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Is Zero Foreign Material Possible in Food Processing?

Sherry Williamson, M.B.A.
October 19, 2020
Foreign material control is imperative in food processing, so creating the right culture, setting high expectations, and developing strong detection capabilities are key.
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Five Unusual Ways to Use Your Corporate Culture to Eliminate Foreign Material

Lone Jespersen, Ph.D. Matt Henderson, M.Sc. Wade Fluckey, Ph.D.
February 20, 2020
A strong culture of cross-functional teams engaged in problem solving at the plant level supports a consistent focus on foreign material prevention.
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Contaminant Detection in Food Processing

July 16, 2019
A new approach for significantly improving detection probabilities and reducing the need for manual verification of foreign material contamination of food products is described.
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Validation of Individually Quick-Frozen Foods

John W. Raede
June 18, 2019
Only one big thing matters most in the IQF vegetable world: cleaning. 
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Microplastic Contamination of the Food Supply Chain

December 14, 2018
Microplastics include particles of varying size, shape, and chemical composition that contribute to contamination of the environment and the food supply.
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Preventing Foreign Material in Red Meat: Measure Twice

August 13, 2018
Foreign material is introduced in two ways: via raw materials and internally by the production process. They offer different challenges and require specific strategies to address them.
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The Importance of Hygienic Zoning to Prevent Product Contamination

June 20, 2018
As the food production environment should not be a source of biological, chemical or physical contamination, the different steps to mitigate those risks will be examined in terms of hygienic zoning.
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Investigation and Identification of Physical Contaminants in Food

June 20, 2018
Most physical contaminants of foods, such as pieces of hard plastic or wood, can cause consumers immediate injury; this includes all types of foods, including beverages, bottled water, and nutritional and functional products.
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How Should Packaging Be Addressed in Your Food Safety Program?

April 3, 2018
Does packaging pose a risk, and how should it be addressed in your food safety management system?
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Foreign-Material Reduction Programs—An Integrated Approach Using Teamwork

August 15, 2017
Foreign material can be a difficult and costly issue in food manufacturing.
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