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New RMI3/M X-ray Inspection System From Eagle Product Inspection

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
May 20, 2024

Eagle Product Inspection’s hygienically constructed, multi-application inspection system optimizes the bulk meat inspection process.


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EU Sampling Project Raises Concern About Microplastics in Mediterranean Seafood

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
May 7, 2024

An EU project that monitors contaminants in important Mediterranean fishing regions/seafood species has discovered concerning levels of microplastics in the guts and stomachs of some fish.


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Thanks, Sesame: U.S. Food Recalls Due to Undeclared Allergens Skyrocketed in 2023, Causing Half of All Food Recalls

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Bailee Henderson
April 26, 2024

A total of 313 food product recall announcements were issued in 2023 by FDA and USDA, which the U.S. Public Interest Research Groups (PIRG) Education Fund analyzed in its Food for Thought 2024 report to identify recall trends. 


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Researchers Develop Hygienic Coating for Produce Storage Containers That Repels Bacteria, Fungi, Dirt

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
March 14, 2024

Researchers have created a coating for galvanized steel food containers that repels bacteria and fungi, is mud-resistant, and reduces the risk of corrosion.


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The 208 Detect: First Metal/X-Ray-Detectable Plastic Blow Gun Enters Market

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
March 11, 2024

CEJN North America recently introduced the first-ever commercial metal and X-ray -detectable plastic blow gun—the 208 Detect—compliant with EU and U.S. food safety regulations.


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Study Shows How Microplastics Contamination Affects Cell-Based Food During Production

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Bailee Henderson
March 1, 2024

A recent study has demonstrated the food safety concern of microplastics contamination in cell-based seafood.


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New Optical Sorters for Processed Protein Products From Key Technology

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
January 24, 2024

Key Technology has introduced new optical sorters for processed protein products to remove product defects and foreign material.


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New Compact 12,000 Gauss Pipe Magnet Separator in Stainless Steel Housing for Food Industry

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
January 10, 2024

Goudsmit Magnetics has developed a new pipe magnet for the food industry that requires half the installation height of its predecessor and is twice as strong.


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Free Webinar on Foreign Material Prevention in Dairy Products

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
January 9, 2024

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has announced a free webinar on foreign material prevention in dairy products, taking place January 31, 2024.


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Study Finds Little Difference Between Plastic in Seafood, Meat, and Plant-Based Proteins—It’s All Contaminated

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Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
January 9, 2024

A new study has found microplastics particles in 88 percent of protein food samples across 16 types, with no statistical difference in microplastics concentrations between land- and ocean-sourced proteins.


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