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Commercial Food Sanitation has introduced a new Hygienic Design Certification for individuals in food processing facilities.

A recent study provided insight into the on-farm hygiene characteristics that affect the contamination of milk produced at informal dairy farms in Zimbabwe. The risk variables identified in the study can serve as a foundation for microbial contamination prevention strategies for the sector.

Guaranteeing food hygiene and safety is crucial to preventing foodborne illnesses and upholding product quality. Neglecting hygiene standards can lead to financial losses, damage to reputation, and legal repercussions. 

Belzona 5811DW2 (DW Immersion Grade) corrosion-resistant coating has been deemed compliant with EU regulations for prolonged contact with dry foodstuffs, and is therefore suitable for use in applications like flour storage tanks.

In the first of this two-part episode of Food Safety Matters, we interviewed professionals from the industry, regulatory, and nonprofit sectors, live from the show floor of the Food Safety Summit, which took place on May 6–9 in Rosemont, Illinois. We discussed food safety culture, food safety regulation for cannabis-infused edibles, traceability, legacy facilities and equipment, and more.

This article discusses how Maple Leaf Foods' redesign of its wet food sanitation processes led to reduced recurring equipment damage that caused startup downtime. It also improved sustainability, saved costs, and ensured food safety through better management of resources.
 

XENON Corporation has released its new Compact Integrated Xenon Lamp (CIXL), the lowest-cost high-energy Pulsed Light product on the market.

Coperion FX extraction devices for rotary valves have been developed especially for applications with strict hygienic requirements in food production. The newly developed FXL system is equipped with side-mounted linear guide bars that allow the rotor to be extracted for optimal cleaning.

Everyone entering a food processing facility needs to know and adhere to a set of rules that address food safety, basic sanitation, and safety. Plant rules for staff and visitors comprise elements of good hygiene culture and exist to minimize the potential for cross-contamination of foods, equipment, or utensils. Some of these elements have other roles, such as personal safety.

Bürkert has launched a new range of tool-free, easy-to-service valves for the control of liquids and steam and are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for use in food and beverage applications.