Gilman Cheese cited by OSHA after worker amputation

Gilman Cheese Corp. has been cited for 10 safety violations after a worker had two fingers amputated by an unguarded machine.

OSHA cites packaging manufacturer and animal protein processor

A packaging manufacturer and an animal protein processor have been cited for health and safety violations by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

FSANZ reviews MRLs for blueberries and raspberries

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for submissions on maximum residue limits (MRLs) for blueberries and raspberries.

Norway must improve checks of products of animal origin – EFTA

Norway needs to improve its import control system and veterinary checks of products of animal origin coming in to the country, according to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Clostridium botulinum fears prompt FDA action

A fear that carrot and beet juice from a US company could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum has prompted the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to warn consumers about...

Sinton Dairy Foods Co. cited by OSHA for workplace violations

Sinton Dairy Foods Co. has been cited for 14 workplace violations with proposed penalties of almost $75,000.

EC proposes reduced legislation in wake of horse meat crisis

The European Commission has proposed reduced legislation and tougher fines among a raft of measures to protect against food fraud in light of the recent horse meat scandal.

Warning letters show companies still vague on nature of website language

Now, almost 20 years after DSHEA became law, some companies seem to be just starting to get the message that the regulations governing health claims language don’t apply just to...

HOUSTON BREWERY GENERAL MANAGER INVESTIGATING CLAIMS WITH OSHA

OSHA cites AB InBev alleging ‘serious’ US safety violations

An influential US Department of Labor safety body has cited Anheuser-Busch, alleging that the firm failed to protect Houston brewery workers from exposure to carbon dioxide and other workplace hazards.

News in brief

Dolco Packaging Corp., cited by OSHA

The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Dolco Packaging Corp., a division of TekniPlex Inc., with 12 serious safety violations following an inspection at...

Beef Products Inc. pays penalty after ammonia leak which led to worker death

Beef Products Inc. will pay a $450,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations in Iowa relating to released ammonia that killed one employee and left another permanently disabled, according to...

Necco faces $133,000 fine for ammonia release

Necco is facing $133,000 in fines after being cited for 19 serious health and safety violations after an ammonia release at one of its plants.

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. faces fines after worker fatality

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. has been cited with almost $60,000 in proposed penalties after a worker fatality and other violations at its plant in Georgia.

German authorities acted in line with law in case against Berger Wild, says EU high court

German authorities did not go against European Union law when they warned the public about the condition of meat found at a wild game venison plant, the EU high court...

Strapped by FSMA, FDA seeks authority for new user fees in budget request

The US Food and Drug Administration has requested a $4.7 million dollar budget for fiscal year 2014, an increase of $821 million, or 21%, over FY 2012.  The biggest chunk...

Alcoa to clean-up US river after EPA finalises plan

Alcoa will clean-up a US river at an estimated cost of $243m after chemicals from one of its sites were found to have contaminated river sediment.

Chung Products shuttered due to sanitation concerns

Chung’s Products has been shut down after a US court ruled that some of its products could be “contaminated with filth and unsafe and injurious to health”.

Tyson to pay $4m penalty to settle EPA case

Tyson Foods will pay almost $4m in civil penalties in relation to eight accidental releases of anhydrous ammonia which resulted in one death, multiple injuries and property damage over four...

Egg exporters offered program to certify practices

A US program has being developed to certify exporters of egg-containing products to ensure they operate in adequate manufacturing practices and under sanitary conditions.

EFSA draws up priority list for food additive re-evaluation

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has called on food and drink manufacturers for information on the use of food additives, prioritising data on 15 colours and antioxidants for the...

Warning letters sent to two US seafood firms

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to two seafood firms for violations found after investigations.

Special Newsletter: Hygiene, Cleaning and Sanitation

Triclosan under microscope in EU and US

Triclosan, an antimicrobial ingredient used in some hand soaps in the food processing industry, is under the microscope again after a US Court of Appeal decision.   

Special Newsletter: Hygiene, Cleaning and Sanitation

Campden BRI expert outlines cleaning trends

Lawrence Staniforth, contracts manager for UK institiute Campden BRI's Heat Resistance and Decontamination unit, talks to FoodProductionDaily.com about its latest projects, and the current talking points, in the field of hygiene and...

Man loses fingers in grain milling accident

A Northamptonshire grain firm has been fined after an employee lost three fingers and a thumb on the blades of a running mixer in another accident involving inadequately guarded machinery.