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FSIS issues public health alert for ready-to-eat diced chicken products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen

July 9, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert because BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. establishment, distributed approximately 16,800 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) diced chicken products that were misbranded.

FSIS-sponsored study published in the Journal of Food Protection

July 8, 2020

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the publication of “An Observational Study of Thermometer Use by Consumers When Preparing Ground Turkey Patties” in the July 2020 Journal of Food Protection.

Varcode appoints Dan Bogar as chief revenue officer

July 8, 2020

Varcode, maker of patented digital, time- and temperature-sensitive supply chain solutions, today announced it has appointed Dan Bogar as chief revenue officer.

Smithfield looks to stop investigation of COVID outbreak at South Dakota plant

July 8, 2020

Pork processor asks courts to intervene in federal investigation.

PMA launches Essentials of Produce Safety, an online training program uniquely designed for produce industry mid-level professionals

The online certification teaches producers how to best manage produce safety risks.

July 7, 2020

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has announced the launch of its eLearning certificate course Essentials of Produce Safety, an entirely online, affordable and in-depth program covering the key challenges and best practices in produce safety.

Hygiena launches improved, rapid Listeria species detection method

July 7, 2020

Hygiena has introduced InSite Listeria, a new easy-to-use all-in-one environmental test for Listeria species, which has been certified by AOAC RI.

PSSI promotes Ben Busch to vice president

Sanitation and food safety team member promoted to vice president of information technology

July 7, 2020

PSSI has announced the promotion of Ben Busch as vice president of information technology.

Perdue's Schulenburg, Texas, associates achieve safety milestone

July 7, 2020

Associates at Perdue Foods' production facility in Schulenburg, Texas, completed more than one year without an OSHA recordable incident.

Garland Ventures LTD voluntarily recalls Five Cheese Stuffed Shells because of possible health risk

July 2, 2020

Garland Ventures Ltd of Garland, Texas is voluntary recalling 1095 cases of Five Cheese Stuffed Shells trays because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.