Press Releases
U.S. Department of Agriculture and DuPont Collaborate on New Test for Hard to Detect Foodborne Pathogens
WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 2, 2010 – DuPont and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have agreed to collaborate on the development of a new test for detecting hard-to-identify strains of toxin-producing E. coli that are not currently regulated and have been causing increased instances of food contamination and illness. Type here
Vision Inspection Protects Your Brand’s Good Reputation
Aurora, IL, June 17, 2010 – Product label mix-ups seriously damage brand reputation, hurt company profits, and pose a serious risk to customers. Mettler-Toledo CI-Vision offers a free white paper on advances in vision inspection solutions designed to prevent label mix-ups in your operation.
BAX System Test for E. coli O157:H7 Certified as AOAC Performance Tested Method
WILMINGTON, Del., June 8, 2010 – DuPont Qualicon is pleased to announce certification for its recently released BAX® System test for E.coli O157:H7 in food. The AOAC Research Institute has validated this real-time PCR assay, developed in collaboration with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, as a Performance Tested MethodSM for detecting the pathogen in spinach, lettuce, raw ground beef and beef trim with same-day results.
Meet Global Food Safety Standards and Increase Productivity Joint Webinar - IFS and METTLER TOLEDO
Greifensee, Switzerland (May 21, 2010) – METTLER TOLEDO, continues its partnership with the IFS (International Food Standard), a leading quality assurance and food safety standard, by presenting a jointly sponsored webinar entitled ‘Meet Global Food Safety Standards and Increase Productivity’.
FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT ATTRACTS TOP INDUSTRY EXPERTS
WASHINGTON, DC April 19, 2010 – Over 1,300 food manufacturing, retail, foodservice, academic, military and government professionals attended The 12th annual Food Safety Summit which wrapped up its annual three day meeting on April 14. Even though there was heightened security at the Washington DC Convention Center due to the 47-nation Nuclear Security Summit, food professionals attended and shared their knowledge and experiences in interactive workshops, general sessions and on the Expo floor where 150 companies displayed products and services and the latest information in fighting contamination.
Food Safety Summit Upcoming Events
DEERFIELD, IL, April-- BNP Media, one of the leading business-to-business media companies serving industry professionals across 50+ industries through magazines, custom media, enewsletters, websites, conferences, events and market research is pleased to announce two upcoming events to serve the food safety and food security industries.
SANI PROFESSIONAL WIPES 2010 FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT CLEAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 19, 2010) – You can never be too safe, but that’s especially true when it comes to hand hygiene. Proper hand hygiene helps to prevent the spread of germs like E. coli, salmonella, coliform, rotavirus, cold viruses, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and the highly publicized H1N1 flu virus. While all of these can be picked up from any public space, the busier the location – such as a trade show – the more likely germs are present.
2010 Food Safety Summit Issues & Solutions Take Center-Stage
WASHINGTON, DC, April 6, 2010 – Food safety, food security and quality assurance issues will be the main topic of conversation as 1,200 food processing, retail, foodservice, academic, military and government professionals make plans to attend the 12th Annual Food Safety Summit at the Washington DC Convention Center on April 12 to 14, 2010.
Multivariate SPC and Stability Analysis/Shelf Life Prediction Featured in NWA Quality Analyst Version 6.2
Portland, Oregon – April 1, 2010 - Northwest Analytical, Inc. introduces the next generation of Quality Analytics with NWA Quality Analyst® Version 6.2. Version 6.2 provides improved performance, new tools for breaking down data, and two new companion modules, Multivariate SPC and Stability/Shelf Life Prediction Statistics. These new modules represent a breakthrough in bringing the power of sophisticated statistical methods to everyday process engineering and quality management.
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Inmar Reverse Logistics Named a Top 100 Technology Solution and Service Provider by Food Logistics
Winston-Salem, NC, January 13, 2010 - Inmar Reverse Logistics today announced that it once again has been named as a Top Technology Solution and Service Provider by Food Logistics magazine, marking the fourth consecutive year named to the list. According to the publication’s editors, the 2009 theme focused on managing change through hard economic times with technology.
2010 Food Safety Summit Offers Over 30 Unique and Highly Focused Education Sessions
Deerfield, IL January 5, 2010 –The Food Safety Summit’s Executive Educational Advisory Council (EEAC) is pleased to announce the four key industry themes that will be addressed during the three day event taking place Monday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Washington DC Convention Center.
12th Annual Food Safety Summit Scheduled for April 12-14, 2010
Deerfield, IL, November 2, 2009 -- The 12th Annual Food Safety Summit, the largest and most established food safety and defense exposition in North America on food safety, quality assurance and food security will be held Monday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Washington DC Convention Center.
Idaho Technology Inc. Receives AOAC-RI Validation for E. coli O157:H7 Test
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 06 October, 2009– Idaho Technology, Inc. (ITI) has been granted Performance Tested Methods Status by the AOAC Research Institute (Certificate No. 100901) for its E.coli O157:H7 test used with the R.A.P.I.D.® LT Food Security System (FSS). The assay uses real-time PCR technology to identify the presence of E.coli O157:H7 in raw ground beef and uncooked spinach food samples.
The Nation's Largest Critical Food Safety Database Now Availalbe on the iPhone/iPod Touch
FRESNO, CA – October 27, 2009 – Agrian, the nation’s first fully integrated agridata tracking solution, announced today its most exciting innovation to date, the Agrian Mobile Information Center. The Agrian Mobile Information Center takes Agrian’s comprehensive and easy-to-use agro-chemical compliance label database and provides it on the iPhone/iPod Touch platform giving those involved in crop protection and food safety the ability to access over 3,800 manufacturer approved labels anywhere at anytime.
SDI’s RapidChek E. coli O157 Test System First to be Validated by an Independent Lab for Composite Testing of Common Types of Raw Beef Products
Newark, DE (October 06, 2009) – SDI (Strategic Diagnostics Inc. NASDAQ: SDIX), a leading provider of biotechnology-based products and services for a broad range of life science, food safety, and industrial applications, today announced the completion of an extensive third-party validation of the RapidChek® E. coli O157(Including H7) test system for 375g composited raw beef samples.
Food Banks Now Utilizing NASA Food Safety Air Sanitation!
(ATLANTA) - Sept. 16, 2009 – KES Science & Technology, Inc. (KES), a leading global provider and innovator of postharvest preservation technology, announces Food Banks are now utilizing the NASA-developed AiroCide PPT Food Safety air sanitation technology. Because maximizing perishable shelf life is such an important need for Food Banks, the chemical-free (no ozone) AiroCide system is the right solution for this most critical challenge.
Strategic Diagnostics Inc. and DuPont Qualicon Expand Global Distribution Agreement
Newark and Wilmington, DE (September 9, 2009) – SDI (Strategic Diagnostics Inc., NASDAQ: SDIX), a leading provider of biotechnology-based detection solutions for food safety and life science applications, and Wilmington, DE-based, DuPont Qualicon today announced the expansion of their distribution agreement to include SDI’s proprietary RapidChek® SELECT™ products.
Enhanced Heavy Duty Gravity Flow Metal Detector With PowerPhasePRO Software and Interface
Tampa, Florida, September 8, 2009– Mettler-Toledo Safeline, the worldwide leader in metal detection and x-ray inspection equipment, introduces a PowerPhasePRO Gravity Flow metal detector for unmatched sensitivity to metal contaminants in high volume, free flowing powders and granular products. Exceptional online stability delivers maximum uptime for increased profits.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Implements LIMS for The Food and Environment Research Agency
PHILADELPHIA, (September 2, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.,announced today that The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), a UK-based government organization, has implemented Thermo Scientific Nautilus laboratory information management system (LIMS) for use in its laboratory near York, UK. The LIMS is used to manage an archive of more than 50,000 samples, improving efficiencies and productivity across Fera’s laboratory.
BAX® System MP Enrichment Media Approved by AOAC for Both E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Testing
WILMINGTON, Del., Sep. 2, 2009 – The AOAC Research Institute (Gaithersberg, Md.) has approved the use of BAX® System E. coli O157:H7 MP enrichment media for Salmonella testing. Validated on ground beef, beef trim, spinach and lettuce, the BAX® System performed as well as or better than traditional culture methods for detecting Salmonella, but with quicker time to result.
Thermo Fisher Scientific to Showcase Innovative Mass Spectrometry Solutions at IMSC 2009
BREMEN, Germany (September 1, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that at the 18th Annual International Mass Spectrometry Conference (IMSC) it will showcase a variety of innovative mass spectrometry solutions that deliver improved analytical performance and ease of use.
DuPont Qualicon BAX® System 24E Assays for Listeria Certified by AOAC
WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 25, 2009 – Two BAX® System assays from DuPont Qualicon have received certification from the AOAC Research Institute as next-day methods for detecting Listeria in food and environmental samples.
Strategic Diagnostics Awarded Patent For Use of Bacteriophages in Mircrobiological Assays and Processes
Newark, DE (August 18, 2009) – SDI (Strategic Diagnostics Inc.,
NASDAQ: SDIX), a leading provider of biotechnology-based products and services
for a broad range of food safety, life science and industrial applications,
today announced it has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,521,201 B2 for using
bacteriophages in microbiological assay tests and processes.
Inmar Reverse Logistics Launches Its Most Recent Industry-first Online Technology
Winston-Salem, NC, August 19, 2009 - Demonstrating once again its commitment to technology innovation, Inmar Reverse Logistics today announced that it has launched industry-first enhancements to its invoice-linksm online invoice management tool.
Updated Software Release Improves Accuracy and Sensitivity of Food Security System
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (August 12, 2009)– Building on its reputation for speed and accuracy in the food testing marketplace, Idaho Technology, Inc. today released software V3.0 for its R.A.P.I.D.® LT Food Security System.
BAX® System Receives Emergency Response Validation
WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 4, 2009 – The BAX® system from DuPont Qualicon has been certified by AOAC Research Institute as an Emergency Response Validation (ERV) method for detecting Salmonella in peanut butter. The method has been shown to detect even low levels of Salmonella, and it will be published in the Journal of AOAC International.
QUALTRAX, INC. WELCOMES NEW CUSTOMER: ED MINIAT
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, July 30, 2009— Qualtrax, Inc. recently welcomed Ed Miniat, Inc. to its customer base. Ed Miniat began as a small, family-owned business in 1896 and became Ed Miniat, Inc. in 1958. The company now has two plants and supplies cooked meat products and edible oils to food processors nationwide.
Strategic Diagnostics’ RapidChek® SELECT™ Salmonella System Awarded AOAC Emergency Response Validation Program Certification for Peanut Butter
NEWARK, Del. (July 22, 2009) – Strategic Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ: SDIX), a leading provider of biotechnology-based detection solutions for food safety and life science applications, today announced that it has been issued a Certificate of Validation for its RapidChek® SELECT™ Salmonella system by the AOAC Research Institute Emergency Response Validation (ERV) program.
QUALTRAX, INC. WELCOMES NEW CUSTOMER: EARTHBOUND FARM
CHRISTIANSBURG, VA, July 21, 2009—Qualtrax, Inc. recently welcomed Earthbound Farm to its customer base. Earthbound Farm is headquartered in San Juan Bautista, California and is the nation’s largest grower, packer, and shipper of organic produce. Earthbound Farm works to produce healthy, organic food while making a positive impact on the environment.
PATHATRIX® AUTO Is Launched by Matrix MicroScience at the 96th Annual International Association of Food Protection Meeting 2009, Grapevine, Texas
MATRIX MicroScience Inc., (Golden, CO) launched its latest fully automated PATHATRIX® AUTO to an invited audience of world leading scientists, at the IAFP 96th Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas on July 12th, 2009.
James Skinner Baking Company Pioneers a Tamper-Evident Safety Seal
Omaha, NE – July 09, 2009 – The James Skinner Baking Company, the nation’s 4th largest baker of coffee cakes, Danish, muffins, and cinnamon rolls, announces a Tamper Evident Safety Seal for many of their products marketed in see-through clamshells. (Video of product)
Thermo Fisher Scientific ITQ 700 GC-Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer Offers Enhanced Selectivity and Accuracy in Multi-Residue Pesticide Analysis in Green Tea
AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 7, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science announces another significant gain in laboratory productivity highlighted in a new application note. Combining the low detection levels achievable with the Thermo Scientific ITQ 700 GC-ion trap mass spectrometer with a QuEChERS sample preparation method allows laboratory scientists to greatly enhance sample throughput without sacrificing levels of detection.
DuPont Qualicon Introduces DuPont™ PCR Reagent Kits
WILMINGTON, Del., July 1, 2009 – Molecular biologists in government labs, academia and industry who practice the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with customized primers for detecting DNA can now use DuPont™ PCR Reagent Kits to simplify the process.
Regional Demonstration Centers for Safeline Equipment
Tampa, Florida, June 30, 2009 – Mettler-Toledo Safeline, the worldwide leader in metal detection and x-ray inspection equipment, announces the grand opening of four new regional product inspection equipment demonstration centers.
Integrated Solution to Product Inspection XS2 CombiChecker™ by Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed
Ithaca,
NY, June 30, 2009 – Mettler-Toledo
Hi-Speed, the worldwide leader of in-line checkweighers, is pleased to
introduce the new XS2 CombiChecker™, a compact, three-conveyor Hi-Speed checkweigher
and Safeline metal detector integrated onto one free standing unit.
Screencast Presents Prerequisite Program and Sanitation Audit Capabilities in NWA eHACCP™
Portland, Oregon - June 26, 2009 - Northwest Analytical presents a new screencast which illustrates the PRP and sanitation audit capabilities in NWA eHACCP. NWA eHACCP is an extension of the NWA Quality Information System that delivers complete electronic HACCP data collection, compliant data management and secure electronic signature for HACCP document production and management.
“Clean Curtains” Give a Clean Break for Food Processors
(Pewaukee, WI) A chronic sanitation problem for food and other processors is doing a washdown without splashing nearby active processing operations. With plant utilization being a strategy to maximize investment in the facility, tightly located processes is a fact of life. To solve this issue, Goff Enterprises introduces a line of Curtain Walls specially developed to give the protection and flexibility food processors need.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Overcomes the Challenges of Trace Element Analysis in High Matrix Samples Using ICP Technology
CAMBRIDGE, UK., (June 25, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the availability of a new webinar which demonstrates how to achieve a more robust and reliable means of trace element analysis in high matrix and spectrally rich samples using inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emission spectrometry. The webinar, entitled “Getting Great Results From Tough Samples”, is available via www.spectroscopynow.com/thermowebinars
The State of Food Safety
Alfred V. Almanza, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Administrator, talks with The National Provisioner about the latest challenges facing the meat and poultry industries in the realm of food safety. Along with a sneak peek into what the industry and consumers can expect from FSIS in the future and how they can work together to reach ever-higher food safety plateaus.
3-A SSI Announces Withdrawal of 3-A Symbol Authorization
McLEAN, Virginia – 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) announces the revocation of a current 3-A Symbol license due to the need for corrective actions for equipment manufactured in accordance to 3-A Sanitary Standard #68-00, Ball-type Valves. The action concerns equipment manufactured by Chiang Sung Enterprise Co., Ltd. (CSE) for models of ball-type valves listed in 3-A Symbol authorization #1327.
Eurofins Acquires Strasburger and Siegel, Inc. and Increases Its US Presence in the Food Testing Industry
Eurofins Scientific, Inc., (www.eurofinsus.com) the world leader in analytical support to the global agri-food market, announces the acquisition of Strasburger & Siegel, Inc., a food testing laboratory founded in 1926 and based in Hanover, Maryland. The acquisition strengthens Eurofins’ growing presence in the U.S., especially in the poultry, seafood, juice, spice and cocoa testing markets as well as providing a base of operations on the East Coast.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Achieves Precise, Reliable and Fast Nitrogen/Protein Determination in Animal Feed
DELFT, Netherlands (May 28, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, introduced a new application note demonstrating the unprecedented capabilities of the Thermo Scientific FLASH 4000 nitrogen/protein analyzer in providing accurate, reproducible and rapid nitrogen/protein determination in animal feed. The application note which is entitled “Nitrogen/Protein determination in Animal Feed by the Thermo Scientific FLASH 4000 Series” is available to download via the literature library at www.thermo.com/flash
Six steps to improve food quality and safety
In the past year, food supply quality has sparked global safety concerns that must be addressed to regain consumer confidence. Unfortunately, when regulatory bodies demand effective systems and controls to ensure food safety and quality, efforts to meet these standards often are viewed as a detriment to bottom line success, says Mike Jovanis, vice president of product management, Sparta Systems.
2009 Summit a Success
The 11th annual Food Safety Summit has come and gone. And once again, the annual three-day meeting did not disappoint, featuring highly interactive workshops, general sessions and keynote presentations from the National Restaurant Association, Jack-in-the-Box and the FDA. Virtually every aspect of food safety was discussed, and more than 175 companies in the exhibit hall displayed products, services and the latest information in fighting contamination.
Cris-P Produce Company, Inc. to include AiroCide PPT Air Sanitation Technology
ATLANTA, Georgia (May 21, 2009) – KES Science & Technology, Inc. (KES), a leading global provider and innovator of postharvest preservation technology, announces, Cris-P Produce Company Inc. to include the NASA-developed AiroCide PPT air sanitation technology for use in their facility in Nogales, AZ. Because airborne cross-contamination poses a threat to food safety, the chemical-free AiroCide system, which kills airborne mold, fungi, bacteria and viruses as well as removes volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), like ethylene gas, provides added protection to enhance quality assurance programs.
DuPont Qualicon BAX® System Vibrio Assay Certified by AOAC
WILMINGTON, Del., May 20, 2009 – The AOAC Research Institute (AOAC-RI) in Gaithersburg, Md., has recently certified the BAX® system from DuPont Qualicon as a Performance TestedSM Method for detecting Vibrio in many types of seafood.
World’s Most Sensitive Metal Detector Takes “Metal Off The Menu” For Food Manufacturers
May 4, 2009 – Mettler-Toledo Safeline, the worldwide leader in metal detection and x-ray inspection equipment, announces the release of significant new enhancements to its well established PowerPhasePRO software platform, the backbone of the their most advanced metal detectors. The new software package and additional ancillary equipment takes metal detection technology to an even higher level of sophistication providing food manufacturers with real benefits to address the challenges of an increasingly demanding market.
FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT ATTRACTS TOP INDUSTRY EXPERTS
WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, April 29th the 11th annual Food Safety Summit wrapped up its annual three day meeting where nearly 1,600 food manufacturing, retail, foodservice, academic, military and government professionals attended and shared their knowledge and experiences at the Washington DC Convention Center.
DuPont Qualicon Hosts 8th Annual Food Quality Award Presentation
WILMINGTON, Del., – The 8th annual Food Quality Award presentation and reception was recently hosted by DuPont Qualicon during the Food Safety Summit in Washington, D.C. The event honored Fieldale Farms Further Processing division in Baldwin, Ga., as the 2008 winner of the Food Quality award. The evening also provided over 300 people with an opportunity to network and hear insightful commentary on food safety from the Costco perspective.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Cambridge Facility Wins The Queens Award for Enterprise in 2009
CAMBRIDGE, UK (April 21, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its Cambridge facility has been awarded a Queens Award for Enterprise 2009 in the Outstanding Innovation category for the iCAP 6000 Series ICP-OES instrument. This award, the most prestigious for UK industry, recognizes the iCAP 6000 as one of the year’s most outstanding technical innovations.
Thermo Fisher Scientific TSQ Quantum GC Triple Quadrupole GC-MS/MS Achieves Fast Multi-Residue Pesticide Analysis in Food
BREMEN, Germany (April 16, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., today, introduced a new application note to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the Thermo Scientific TSQ Quantum GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometer. The company’s novel solution delivers accurate quantitation results quickly and provides confirmation of positive results in fast multi-residue pesticide determination.
NEW PERKINELMER MERCURY ANALYZER SIMPLIFIES CONTAMINATION TESTING
Waltham, Mass - PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today introduced the SMS 100, a new analyzer designed to improve the detection and measurement of mercury in solids and liquids and help minimize the need for complex sample preparation.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Moves Science Forward at ACHEMA 2009
DREIECH, Germany (April, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will be showcasing its complete portfolio of instruments, accessories, consumables and software solutions on booths B1-C11 in hall 6.1 at ACHEMA 2009, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, May 11 - 15.
Food Safety: Majority of Americans Feel Industry Doesn’t Do Enough
Milwaukee, Wis., March 2009 – On the heels of the largest product recall in U.S. history, an ASQ survey reveals that although the majority of the food industry may be following safe production procedures, the majority of the public doesn’t feel it does enough. Food safety is still igniting widespread concern according to the survey of U.S. adults conducted by Harris Interactive® on behalf of ASQ.
ASI is on Facebook
ST. LOUIS– ASI Food Safety Consultants, a food safety consulting and auditing company, has joined the ranks of a select few with a business page on facebook. The goal of the page is to network with other food safety professionals, exchange ideas, and provide useful information.
ASI TIGHTENS AUDIT SCORES
ST. LOUIS– ASI Food Safety Consultants is implementing new grading strategies in response to recent food safety disasters. A letter was sent to ASI clients disclosing the changes.
PerkinElmer Introduces LABWORKSTM LIMS 6.1 with
Chicago – PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced the release of LABWORKSTM LIMS version 6.1. Building upon the powerful LABWORKS 6.0 platform, LABWORKS 6.1 delivers a laboratory information management system (LIMS) with a zero footprint Web client.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Connects: Elevating the Role of Laboratory Informatics into the Enterprise
CHICAGO, (March 10, 2009) Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, launches a new program aimed at bridging the gap between laboratory generated data and the enterprise level information that is required for mission critical management decisions. Thermo Scientific Connects is being launched at Pittcon 2009 in Chicago, Illinois, from March 8-13, 2009.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Debuts Exactive Benchtop LC-MS at PITTCON 2009
CHICAGO (March 10, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, will debut its new Thermo Scientific Exactive, a benchtop liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) system designed for high-throughput and high-performance screening and compound identification applications, at PITTCON 2009.
3-A SSI Announces Accreditation Exam for Expanded Inspection Programs
McLEAN, Virginia- Applications are now available from 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3‑A SSI) for candidates interested in obtaining certification as a 3-A SSI Certified Conformance Evaluator (CCE). Individuals who meet application requirements will be eligible to sit for the accreditation exam on May 18, 2009 at The Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel and Convention Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin in conjunction with the 3-A SSI 2009 Annual Meeting and Education programs.
Protecting America's Food Supply will be the Key Focus of the 2009 Food Safety Summit
Deerfield, IL February 26, 2009 – With the recent outbreak of salmonella in peanut butter and the subsequent closing of the Peanut Company of America’s factory in Georgia, there are lasting issues facing the food industry that will be addressed in detail at the 11th Annual Food Safety Summit. Throughout the three day event leading retailers (Wal-Mart, Costco, Kroger, H-E-B) food processors (Pepsi, Kraft, Cargill, Quaker, Campbell's) and food service companies (Yum Brands/Taco Bell, Darden Restaurants, IHOP and Applebee’s) will provide real world insight and solutions for food safety professionals to implement in their businesses – now - to avoid future devastating incidents.
DuPont Qualicon Releases New BAX® System Assay for Rapid Vibrio Detection
WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 23, 2009 – A new BAX® system assay from DuPont Qualicon can be used by seafood processors and government laboratories to detect Vibrio in less than 24 hours. The BAX® system Real-Time PCR Assay for Vibrio detects even low levels of three distinct species — V. cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus, and V. vulnificus — from the same sample.
Inmar Announces Branding Initiative for All Divisions
WINSTON-SALEM, NC February 17, 2009—Inmar, Inc., a leading provider of logistics and promotions management solutions to the consumer goods and healthcare markets, today announced a branding initiative that is bringing all of its companies under the “Inmar” name. Previously, each solution was offered through a specific Inmar company with a unique name: CMS, Carolina Services, CLS, MedTurn, CSCS, VSI, Winston Data, Stratapult, etc.
Qualtrax Releases New Data Capture Software for Food Safety
CHRISTIANSBURG,
VA, February 18, 2009—Qualtrax,
Inc. is now offering Mobiltrax™: a tool designed to improve safety and
productivity within the food industry. The electronic data capture software provides
a drill-down scorecard for management by exception, deviation routing,
paperless audits, and the ability to enforce behavior on the plant floor.
Val Verde Vegetable Co., Inc. to Include Airocide PPT Air Santiation Technology as Solution for Food Safety & Quality Assurance
ATLANTA, Georgia (February 16, 2009) – KES Science & Technology, Inc. (KES), a leading global provider and innovator of postharvest preservation technology, announces, Val Verde Vegetable Co., Inc. to include the NASA-developed AiroCide PPT air sanitation technology for use in their facility in McAllen, TX. Because airborne cross-contamination poses a threat to food safety, the chemical-free AiroCide system, which kills airborne mold, fungi, bacteria and viruses as well as removes volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), like ethylene gas, provides added protection to enhance quality assurance in the perishable industry.
Preventing another peanut butter disaster: ways to ensure food safety
ST. LOUIS– ASI Food Safety Consultants wants to prevent instances of product contamination and product recalls. The Peanut Corporation of America’s (PCA) salmonella outbreak poisoning 600 people with 9 dead has jolted the food industry and Americans. In response, ASI advises companies take responsibility to ensure food safety and not wait for the FDA to request a voluntary recall.
3-A SSI Introduces New Symbol for Equipment Built to P3-A Standards
McLEAN, Virginia - The Pharmaceutical 3-A (P3-A) Council of 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. announces the introduction of a new P3-A Symbol for use in conjunction with the marketing of equipment and machinery that meets the requirements of published P3-A Standards.
DuPont Qualicon BAX® System Included in AOAC Emergency Response Validation Program
WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 17, 2009 – The BAX® system from DuPont Qualicon has been included in the newly launched Emergency Response Validation (ERV) program of the AOAC Research Institute, a subsidiary of AOAC International (Gaithersburg, Md.).
3-A SSI Announces Expanded Education Programs and 2009 Annual Meeting
McLEAN, Virginia – 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) announced plans for an expanded education program lineup and the schedule for the 2009 Annual Meeting to be held May 18-22, 2009 at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport in Milwaukee, WI.
AOAC RI Launches Emergency Response Validation Program: Salmonella in Peanut Butter
Gaithersburg, Maryland, February 12, 2009- The AOAC Research Institute, a subsidiary of AOAC INTERNATIONAL, has launched a new program, Emergency Response Validation (ERV), which is designed to respond immediately to emerging food contamination crises by rapidly evaluating candidate methods once a crisis is identified.
3-A SSI Announces New Public List of 3-A Symbol Holders
McLEAN, Virginia – 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) announces new public information on current 3-A Symbol holders to assist regulatory sanitarians, processors, equipment fabricators, and other interested parties.
DxS Grants DuPont Qualicon License to Scorpions Technology for Food and Beverage Diagnostics
WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 2, 2009 – DxS Ltd, a personalized medicine company and leader in the provision of companion diagnostics, has granted DuPont Qualicon, a developer of innovative, science-based diagnostic products that can reduce the impact of pathogens and other unwelcome organisms in food and pharmaceuticals, a license to use its novel Scorpions® diagnostic platform to develop tests for use by the food industry.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Develops Hydride Generation AA Solution for Accurate Analysis of Mercury in Fish
CAMBRIDGE, UK., January 22, 2009 – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the publication of a new application note demonstrating the capability of the Thermo Scientific iCE 3000 Series AA spectrometers and Thermo Scientific VP100 vapor generation accessory to accurately detect trace levels of mercury in fish.
3-A SSI Opens Nominations for 2009 Volunteer Service Awards
McLEAN, Virginia – 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) announces the opening of nominations for its 2009 Volunteer Service Awards program to recognize the extraordinary dedication and commitment of individuals who contribute to the development of voluntary standards and the mission of 3-A SSI.
DuPont Qualicon BAX® System Salmonella Assay Now Certified by AOAC for Environmental Testing
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 13, 2009 –Food processors who already rely on the BAX® system from DuPont Qualicon as a certified method for detecting Salmonella in their end products and ingredients can now use the same polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay to monitor their production environments.
ASI helps companies pick the GFSI standard best suited for their needs
ST. LOUIS (Jan. 12, 2009) – Through the hard work and dedication of both ASI auditors and staff and DNV, we are pleased to announce that ASI has certified auditors that can conduct GFSI benchmarked audits in cooperation with DNV. Auditors are already performing audits leading ASI into a very exciting time.
3-A SSI Announces 2009 Officers
McLEAN, VA., December 18, 2008 – The 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) Board of Directors recently named Dan Meyer (American Dairy Products Institute) Chair and elected other officers for 2009. Allen Sayler (International Dairy Foods Association) was elected Vice Chair; Lou Beaudette (Admix, Inc.) was elected Treasurer, and Ronald Schmidt (Food Science & Human Nutrition, University of Florida) was named Secretary.
2009 Food Safety Summit Educational Program to Bring Together Industry Leaders to Address Growing Global Concerns
Deerfield, IL December 18, 2008 –For three days in April, the “heroes” who protect the nation’s and the world’s food supply will meet in Washington, DC for the 11th Annual Food Safety Summit. For three days industry experts will lead discussions, explore concerns, and identify solutions that are specific to food safety professionals starting with how and where food products are grown, processed, transported, stored, sold, audited and tested. The exposition and conference will take place Monday, April 27 – Wednesday, April 29 at the Washington DC Convention Center.
Expanded RiboPrinter® System Database from DuPont Qualicon Helps Identify, Track and Trend Bacterial Contamination
WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 11, 2008 – The RiboPrinter® microbial characterization system from DuPont Qualicon now includes more than 6,900 RiboPrint™ patterns of interest to the pharmaceutical, food and public health sectors. The DUP 2008 update, which does not alter the operating software, adds genetic “fingerprints” for over 219 genera and 1,440 species and serotypes of bacteria to the onboard identification database.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Program to Meet Melamine Detection Challenges
SAN JOSE, Calif. (December 5, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announced it has launched a program focused on assisting government and commercial food testing laboratories in the development and implementation of methods for the analysis of melamine in food products imported from China. This new program comes in response to the recent alert issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Lab Forms 2.5 Software Packages Providing Increased GC/MS Productivity
AUSTIN, Texas, (December 3, 2008) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today launches Lab Forms 2.5, a suite of new GC/MS software aimed at specific laboratory applications. Providing optimal productivity, the Lab Forms 2.5 packages fit into laboratory workflows for routine GC/MS analyses.
DuPont Qualicon ВАХ™ System Certified by Government For Use In Russia
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 26, 2008--DuPont Qualicon announced today that the ВАХ™ system, an innovative, rapid method for microbiological testing in food, has been approved by ROSPOTEBNADZOR for use in Russia.
BAX® System 24E Assays Certified by AFNOR
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 13, 2008 – Two new PCR assays from DuPont Qualicon have received AFNOR certification as alternative methods for detecting Listeria and Listeria monocytogenes. These BAX® system 24E assays, developed in collaboration with Oxoid, Ltd., use optimized enrichment media to provide next-day test results from food and environmental samples.
NWA introduces NWA eHACCP™ System
Portland, Oregon – November 7, 2008 – Northwest Analytical, Inc. (NWA) has introduced the NWA eHACCP System. NWA eHACCP is an extension of the NWA Quality Information System that delivers a complete electronic HACCP data collection, compliant data management and secure electronic signature for HACCP document production and management.
New High Temperature Waterproof Thermo Label
PLEASANTON, CA - (Oct.14, 2008) - DeltaTRAK®, Inc., a leading innovator of cold chain and food safety solutions, has introduced a new high temperature thermo label, the TempDot® High Temp Thermo Label. This validated heat indicator provides a permanent record when temperatures exceed 160°F (71°C). This label is designed specifically for heat sanitation of cookware and laboratory equipment.
Kwansy/Sanicrete to Launch Innovative Modular Curbing System Designed for Food and Beverage Industry
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 22, 2008–Kwasny/SaniCrete today announced the launch of a new modular curbing system composed of a hi-density, pre-fabricated, energy absorbing (EA), expanded polypropylene foam (EPP), marking the first innovation in curbing materials for decades. The curbing system, which is now undergoing the patent process, is the company’s newest development in seamless, sanitary flooring products designed specifically for the food and beverage industry.
DNV, AFS, and ASI Sponsor Regional Workshops
HOUSTON, Oct. 22, 2008 – DNV along with training organization Advancing Food Safety (AFS) and ASI Food Safety Consultants today announce an upcoming series of regional workshops providing comprehensive guidance on implementing GFSI food safety standards.
Pacific Ozone Releases Two New Series of Integrated Ozone Systems
Benicia, California, October 21, 2008 – Pacific Ozone, a leading manufacturer of industrial ozone generators and systems, today announced the release of two new series of integrated ozone systems: The Summit and Horizon Series.
DeltaTRAK To Host “Maintaining and Monitoring Temperature During Fresh Produce Handling” Workshop at PMA 2008 Fresh Summit
PLEASANTON, CA - (Oct.21, 2008) -DeltaTRAK®, a leading innovator of cold chain and food safety solutions, will be hosting a free educational workshop, “Maintaining and Monitoring Temperature During Fresh Produce Handling”, at the PMA 2008 Fresh Summit in Orlando, Florida. DeltaTRAK is proud to have leading industry authorities, Dr. Jeff Brecht, University of Florida Center for Food Distribution and Retailing and Dr. Pat Brecht, PEB Commodities as presenters.
SteelKor, LLC signs Joint Marketing Agreement with
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – October 20, 2008 – SteelKor, LLC (“SteelKor”) today announced that they have signed a joint marketing agreement with HealthPro Brands, Inc. (“HealthPro”), makers of Fit Fruit & Vegetable Wash, to introduce the newest system in the fight against food-borne illness outbreaks linked to produce. SteelKor’s expertise in mechanical washing equipment led to the development of the X-GreenTM Produce Safety System.
New 3-A/ANSI Standard Being Developed for Rubber and Rubbr-Like Materials Used in Food and Beverage Equipment
McLean, VA , October 16, 2008 - 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) announces the development of a new Standard (to be submitted to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a new American Nation Standard), for Rubber and Rubber-Like Materials Used as Product Contact Surfaces In Equipment.
DuPont Qualicon Registered to ISO 9001:2000 Standard
WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 7, 2008 – DuPont Qualicon is pleased to announce
that it has been independently audited and certified to be in conformance with
the ISO 9001:2000 standard. This registration applies to the quality system
involved in the design, manufacture, integration, packaging and design of DuPont
Qualicon products.
3-A SSI Announces 2009 Education Program and Annual Meeting
McLEAN, Virginia – 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) announced plans to hold its 2009 Education Program and Annual Meeting on May 18-22 at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
ASI partners with DNV
ST. LOUIS (September 30, 2008) – ASI Food Safety Consultants has recently partnered with DNV, one of the leading global providers of accredited management system and product certification. This partnership enables ASI to provide audits to the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards: British Retail Consortium (BRC), International Food Standard (IFS), and Safe Quality Food (SQF).
Pacific Ozone Receives Green and Sustainable Business Award
Benicia, California, September 23, 2008 – Pacific Ozone, a leading manufacturer of industrial ozone generators and systems, has been named as one of the top green and sustainable companies in the Eastern Bay Area Region by the East Bay Business Times.
BAX® System Listeria Assay Now AOAC-Approved for Testing Food Products
WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 22, 2008 -- The AOAC Research Institute has recently extended certification of the BAX® system from DuPont Qualicon as a Performance TestedSM Method for detecting Listeria in food products.
Breakthrough Food Safety Product Kills Pathogens AND Protects Consumers
Minneapolis, Minn. (September 3, 2008) – Cantaloupes from Central America, seafood from China, peppers from Mexico, tomatoes from Florida … Long established refrigeration technology and the global transportation industry allow people to experience fresh and frozen products from around the world each and every day.
Pacific Ozone Receives CE Mark Approval for Integrated Ozone Systems
Benicia, California – September 16, 2008 – Pacific Ozone, a leading manufacturer of industrial ozone generators and systems, has received CE mark approval for new enhanced versions of its ICS and IOCS integrated ozone systems.
PERKINELMER EXPANDS LINE OF GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY/MASS SPECTROMETERS
WALTHAM, Mass. – PerkinElmer , a global leader in application-focused measurement and analysis solutions, today announced an expansion of the company’s gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) product line with the introduction of the Clarus® 560 S GC/MS .
3-A SSI Announces Accreditation Exam for Expanded Inspection Programs
McLEAN, Virginia - Applications are now available from 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3‑A SSI) for candidates interested in obtaining certification as a 3-A SSI Certified Conformance Evaluator (CCE). Individuals who meet application requirements will be eligible to sit for the accreditation exam on November 11, 2008 at Process Expo 2008 in Chicago, IL.
Announcing PakSense Ultra T3, powered by HarvestMark®
BOISE, Idaho—(September 2, 2008)—PakSense, Inc., an innovator in sensory solutions for packaging, announced today the release of PakSense Ultra T3 powered by HarvestMark, a farm to fork traceability solution with integrated temperature monitoring and Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) capabilities.
ASI Is Growing
ASI Food Safety Consultants has seen an increase in business.
Danisco introduces www.daniscoCARE4U.com, the first website dedicated to natural food protective solutions
Danisco introduces the first website dedicated to natural food protection solutions: www.daniscoCARE4U.com.
3-A Symbol Holder Announces Plan for Corrective Actions
3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) today announced that one of its 3-A Symbol licensees will undertake corrective actions for equipment manufactured under 3-A Sanitary Standard #58-00, Vacuum Breakers and Check Valves
3-A SSI Announces Volunteer Awards and Leadership Changes
3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) announced the first recipients of its new Volunteer Service Awards and the designation of a new representative to the Board of Directors at its 2008 Annual Meeting on May 21, 2008 in Milwaukee, WI.
NSF Food Safety Leadership Awards Presented at the 2008 Food Safety and Security Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NSF International announced the 2008 recipients of its Food Safety Leadership Awards last month at the Food Safety and Security Summit in Washington, D.C.
DuPont Recognizes Breakthroughs in Sustainable Packaging
WILMINGTON, Del., April 21, 2008 – As a leader in providing the world with sustainable solutions, DuPont today recognized businesses from around the world in announcing the winners of the 20th DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation.
OVER 1,700 CORPORATE, ACADEMIC AND GOVERNMENT INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ATTEND THE 10TH ANNUAL FOOD SAFETY & SECURITY SUMMIT
WASHINGTON , DC , March 20, 2008 – During the past three days, over 1,700 industry professionals gathered in Washington , DC for the 10 th Annual Food Safety & Security Summit to discuss key issues facing the safety and security of the world's food supply.
BAX® System Real-Time PCR Assay for S. aureus Certified by AOAC-RI
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 15, 2008 – A BAX® system assay from DuPont Qualicon that uses real-time PCR to detect Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has been certified as Performance Tested sm Method No. 120701 by the AOAC Research Institute in Gaithersburg, Md.
New 3-A/ANSI Standard Being Developed for Mechanical Seals for Sanitary Applications
McLean, VA, February 08, 2008 – 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) announces the development of a new Standard (to be submitted to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a new American Nation Standard), for Mechanical Seals for sanitary applications.
Decagon Devices Partners with FSS Attendees to Promote Public Food Safety
Pullman Washington, Jan. 23, 2008 - Decagon Devices, leading manufacturer of water activity instruments, announced it will extend its unique promotional strategy to the Food Safety and Security Summit (FSS) to help benefit the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE).
3-A SSI Announces 2008 Officers and New Director
McLEAN, Virginia , February 1, 2008 – The 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) Board of Directors recently named Greg Marconnet (Kraft Foods, Inc.) Chair and elected other officers for 2008.
SPC for Food Safety . the way to get the job done right!
Portland, Oregon , January 31, 2008 – From ground beef to spinach, the food industry has seen the huge downside of supply chain safety and quality failures. One proven way to reduce safety risks is to use SPC (statistical process control) to improve supply chain performance.
Pacific Ozone Releases New Ozone Dosing System for Bottled Water
Benicia, California, January 8, 2008 – Pacific Ozone today announced the release of a new ozone dosing system for bottled water filling applications. The Company’s IOCS Series of integrated ozone contacting systems has been transformed by the addition of feed forward control.
Microbial-Vac Systems®, Inc. Releases M-Vac™ Wet-Vacuum Sample Collection System
BLUFFDALE, Utah, January 3, 2007 — Microbial-Vac Systems®, Inc., the leading innovator in pathogen surface sampling, has released for purchase the latest technology in pathogen collection.
3-A SSI Approves New TPV Requirement for 3-A Symbol and Voluntary Inspection Programs
McLEAN, Virginia - 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc. (3-A SSI) will require a Third Party Verification (TPV) inspection once every five years for equipment authorized to display the 3-A Symbol.
BNP Media Acquires Professional Services Division of Ascend Media
TROY, MI. – August 31, 2007 - BNP Media has announced the acquisition of the Professional Services Division of Ascend Media which includes the Food, Beverage and Packaging Group and the Gaming Group of magazines, conferences, web sites and events.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches VersaWeigh 300 Checkweigher
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.– Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh 300 Checkweigher, the first offering in its new generation of checkweigher technology.
BioMérieux TEMPO® Granted Approval for Performance-Tested MethodsSM from AOAC Research Institute
DURHAM, N.C. (July 9, 2007) — bioMérieux Industry, a world leader in industrial microbiology, has been granted Performance-Tested MethodsSM (PTM) approval from the AOAC Research Institute for the TEMPO® TVC (Total Viable Count) test, TEMPO CC (Total Coliforms) test, and TEMPO EC (E. coli) test.
BioMérieux's Food Safety Handbook
Marcy l'Etoile, France (July 9, 2007) — bioMérieux Industry, a world leader in industrial microbiology, brought together 22 internationally renowned experts to create the first Food Safety Handbook: Microbiological Challenges.
BioMérieux Brings First Automated Food Quality Testing System to Market at a Crucial Time for the Food Industry
DURHAM, N.C. (May 15, 2007) — bioMérieux, Inc., a leading industrial microbiology and diagnostics group, has launched the first automated food quality testing system at a critical time for the food industry.
