Facilities

3-A SSI Seeks Experts to Help Update Dairy, Food Processing Sanitary Equipment Design Standards

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:36:14 -0400

Applications are open until April 27. Fabricators, users/processors, and regulatory sanitarians will participate in five expert working groups.

CEJN Introduces Food-Grade Retractable Compressed Air Hose Reel

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:41:19 -0400

Every component of SafetyReel FS that comes into contact with compressed air meets U.S. and EU food-contact regulations, supporting food safety in food and beverage manufacturing environments.

Huub Lelieveld Awarded 2026 World Food Prize for Global Food Safety Leadership

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:48:51 -0400

With a six-decade career that includes founding the Global Harmonization Initiative, Mr. Lelieveld was formerly a longtime member of Food Safety Magazine's (FSM’s) Editorial Advisory Board and a past recipient of the FSM Distinguished Service Award.

Study Suggests Potential of Low-Moisture Antimicrobial for Dry Food Facilities

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Researchers have developed and validated a rapidly vaporizing antimicrobial liquid designed for dry sanitization, which, after further optimization and regulatory approvals, could offer a potential alternative to highly flammable alcohol-based solutions.

Ep. 213. Richard Stier: Driving Continuous Improvement in Food Safety and Sanitation

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, Richard Stier, M.S., a consulting food scientist and longtime Food Safety Magazine contributor, recalls lessons from decades in food processing facilities, discussing crisis preparedness, internal audits, facility sanitation and employee hygiene, HACCP, and why strong food safety programs must be continuously improved to remain effective.

Critical Implications of Hygienic Zoning for Food and Beverage Processing

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

This article presents the conceptual understanding and objectives of hygienic zoning for food and beverage processing facilities. It discusses linear workflow and cross-contamination, the design of cleaning and disinfection strategies, pathogen environmental monitoring, and the legal implications of hygienic zoning and positive outcomes for industry.

FoodSafe Drains Launches Drainage Evaluation Program for Food Facilities

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:17:43 -0500

The engineering-led assessment program helps food and beverage processors identify drainage risks, prioritize hygienic upgrades, and implement facility-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) for long-term performance.

A Clean Break to Reset the Environment with Chlorine Dioxide

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Microbial issues can be a serious problem. From recalls to reputational damage, the more you know, the more prepared you will be. Get the expert knowledge you need from IFC.

In Dry Environments, Wet Sanitation Isn't the Answer—It's the Issue

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Applying wet sanitation in dry environments often increases risk. Food processors need a balanced understanding of these risks and their desired cleaning outcomes; specifically, the impact of different sanitation practices and how those impacts are driven by hygienic design challenges in their facilities.

Food Safety Five Ep. 26: Updates and Success Stories on Listeria Control in RTE Facilities

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0500

This episode of Food Safety Five discusses updated USDA-FSIS guidance on Listeria testing in RTE facilities, the latest on the Boar’s Head facility behind the fatal outbreak of 2024, and a real-world Listeria “Seek and Destroy” success story.

3-A SSI Updates Hygienic Design Standards

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:10:22 -0500

3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. has published new editions of its standard for farm milk cooling and holding tanks, and its foundational hygienic equipment design standard.

Report Describes How UK Food Processors Are Advancing Microbial Control

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0500

Drawing upon insights shared by UK food safety professionals, a report produced by the Food Safety Research Network (FSRN)/Quadram Institute identifies emerging defenses against microbiological risks in food production environments, including science-backed approaches, advanced technologies, and culture-based initiatives.

Boar’s Head Reopens Production Facility Behind Fatal Listeriosis Outbreak

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:30:04 -0500

Boar’s Head has reopened its Jarratt, Virginia production facility, which was closed after being implicated in a fatal listeriosis outbreak in 2024. The company says the plant, which had exhibited serious food safety and hygiene violations, has undergone renovations and enhancements.

Preventive Maintenance: A Complex Prerequisite Program

rickstier4@aol.com (Richard F. Stier, M.S.) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Preventive maintenance, which involves a great deal of documentation and recordkeeping, can be considered as the most complex and detailed of the essential prerequisite programs.

Experts Share Lessons from a Successful Listeria ‘Seek and Destroy’ Process

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Nofima recently reported on a successful “Seek and Destroy” process carried out by a smoked salmon producer implicated in a listeriosis outbreak, which demonstrated the importance of hygienic design and WGS, and the limitations of standard cleaning and sampling.

Goodway Introduces Overhead Cleaning and Inspection Tool for Dust Control

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:39:33 -0500

VAC-DIV2-CAMKIT is a remote, extended-reach, high-resolution inspection camera for overhead cleaning and inspection in industries where dust control is critical, such as food processing.

Fortress Unveils Easy-Access Reject Device for Gravity Metal Detectors

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:07:06 -0500

Fortress Technology’s hygienically designed roll-out reject device addresses some of the most common issues encountered in gravity metal detection.

Report: Food Producers Prioritize Food Safety, Sanitation Basics Over Advanced Technologies

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:35:26 -0500

A new report from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies reveals trends driving food safety and sanitation decisions among food and beverage manufacturers, and what these trends mean for original equipment manufacturers and suppliers.

FoodSafe Drains Offers Drainage Design Solution for Newbuild Food Facilities

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:42:44 -0400

Envision is a suite of products, services, and solutions designed specifically for drainage systems in new construction projects for the food and beverage manufacturing and processing industry.

ABB Introduces Baldor-Reliance Food-Safe Feather Picker Motor

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:15:42 -0400

Poultry plants can cut downtime with ABB’s new, hygienically designed Food Safe Feather Picker motor.

CFS Opens First Standalone Training Facility in New Orleans

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:35:00 -0400

Commercial Food Sanitation (CFS) Institute North America, housed at the Intralox global headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana, will be home to trainings, collaboration, and hygienic design support for food industry sanitarians and processors.

Heat and Control Unveils Water-Saving, High-Speed Packaging Technologies

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:52:13 -0400

The new Cascade Water Recirculation system and Inspira Series high-speed bagmaker from Heat and Control are designed to meet food processors’ sustainability and efficiency demands.

FoodSafe Drains Launches Renew Services: A Comprehensive Drain Upgrade Program for Food Facilities

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:35:09 -0400

FoodSafe Drains has launched Renew Services, a comprehensive program dedicated to replacement, upgrade, and improvement solutions for drainage systems in food and beverage facilities.

Boar’s Head to Reopen Facility Behind Fatal Listeria Outbreak While Other Plants Remain Insanitary

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:20:14 -0400

Boar’s Head is planning to reopen a production plant that was linked to a deadly, multistate listeriosis outbreak in 2024. Meanwhile, inspection reports obtained by the Associated Press show that insanitary conditions similar to those that caused the outbreak continue to plague other Boar’s Head facilities.

Hygienic Electrical Solutions Assure Food Safety, Compliance, and Uptime

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Industry expert Ralph Contreras from ABB Installation Products addresses critical questions about electrical infrastructure in food processing facilities. This Q&A format whitepaper covers FSMA compliance requirements, contamination sources, sanitization challenges, and the role of specialized electrical components in preventing costly recalls and downtime. Read on for essential guidance for processors seeking to protect food safety while maintaining operational efficiency in increasingly regulated environments.

Alfa Laval’s AI-Driven Clariot Solution is Purpose-Built for Monitoring Hygienic Process Equipment

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:03:03 -0400

Clariot from Alfa Laval is an artificial intelligence (AI) -based solution purpose-built for hygienic process equipment. It detects and identifies root causes of machine failures related to process, installation, and mechanical conditions.

University of Arkansas Extension to Host Sanitation and Listeria Prevention Workshop for Food Industry

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:16:23 -0400

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Research and Extension will host a three-day, in-person Sanitation and Listeria Prevention workshop in August. The workshop is intended for food safety and sanitation professionals at USDA-, FDA-, or state-inspected food production facilities.

Hygienic Design: How are Processors Coping With This Essential Element of Food Safety?—Part 2

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The hygienic design, sanitation, and maintenance of food processing equipment and the surrounding production facilities are of paramount importance for an effective food safety sanitation program. In this column, we share additional information from processors about their programs, as well as the challenges and obstacles they face in keeping their equipment and facilities in the best condition to ensure food safety.

Food Safety Five Ep. 12: New Sanitation and Growth Prediction Methods for Listeria

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0400

This episode of Food Safety Five discusses two scientific advancements related to Listeria monocytogenes control: 1) a study that showed the effectiveness of combining antimicrobial blue light with chemical sanitizers for pathogen inactivation, and 2) the development of a new growth prediction model for L. monocytogenes in artisanal cheeses.

Hygienic Design: How are Processors Coping With This Essential Element of Food Safety?

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The hygienic design, sanitation, and maintenance of food processing equipment and the surrounding production facilities are of paramount importance for an effective food safety sanitation program. In this column, we share firsthand information from processors about their programs, as well as the challenges and obstacles they face in keeping their equipment and facilities in the best condition to ensure food safety.