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When first confronted with a pathogen problem in a facility, it is hard to pinpoint an exact root cause from so many potential sources.

Because stainless steel materials are in widespread use in food processing and food preparation, it is important to recognize their limitations.  

One key aspect of sanitation is the prevention and immediate elimination of any and all pest infestations in a food plant.

Mighty Line floor tape products are designed to help managers make their facilities safer, more organized and productive. They can be used to color-code various functional areas in the plant, highlight hazardous areas, and provide critical safety warning messages.

The role of airborne contamination of processed foods is controversial and fraught with contradictory opinions.

With a little planning upfront and by focusing on key aspects of the plumbing system design, it is relatively simple to have a plant that is safe from contamination and easy to maintain.  

At a time when food safety breakdowns are costing businesses more than ever, a Lincoln, NE, startup known as Presage Analytics hopes to help food processors track contaminants and prevent costly recalls and outbreaks of illness. The company's software tracks and analyzes the environmental and product testing data that companies already collect, particularly focused on microbial data, to manage and prevent problems that could lead to recalls or foodborne illness outbreaks.

A quality botanical ingredient is one that uses the correct plant species and plant part, is unadulterated and safe for human consumption.

A large number of studies have examined the relationships between various manufacturing practices and the impact of such practices on food safety.  

To develop appropriate Good Manufacturing Practices, there are prerequisites with which the food manufacturing entity must comply.