Metal Contamination White Papers & Articles

31. Getting Metal Out Of Pet Food 4/6/2016

    Ensuring Pet Food is metal free before it reaches the consumer is critical.  However, reports of foods being recalled due to metal contamination occur several times each year. To assist processors and producers, Bunting has developed a series of typical plant flowsheets showing proposed locations for Magnetic Separators and Metal Detectors.  This blog reviews a flowsheet for a typical Pet Food Processing Plant.

32. Understanding Challenging Applications For Improved Metal Detection 3/7/2016

    The purpose of this white paper is to explain what is meant by the terms "wet" and "dry" and also to develop an understanding as to why this is important when choosing the right metal detector to use.

33. 5 Steps To Food Safety 11/2/2015

    The need to equip food and pharmaceutical processing lines with top-quality product inspection equipment is more pressing than ever before. Tightened regulatory standards and heightened consumer awareness require that food manufacturers take all measures necessary to protect both customers and their brand reputation.

34. Product Inspection Risk Assessment For Packaged Baked Goods And Snacks 10/27/2015

    Evolving inspection/detection technology can help both baking and snack food companies get their products to market contamination-free and in the case of multiple-item packs, with all of the promised pieces in place. Using inline checkweighers to weigh packaged products ensures that they contain the correct amount of expensive product ingredients and that dispensing equipment is operating correctly. This aids in problem identification and facilitates uptime on today’s high-rate lines.

35. Magnetic Separator Testing: Pull Test Or Gauss Test? 10/21/2015

    In light of FSMA, HAACP initiatives, and global standards like those put forth by BRC (British Retail Consortium), the importance of ensuring the performance of magnetic separation equipment goes without saying. What’s the right testing approach for your operation?

36. Enhancing Levels of Due Diligence: Exceeding Standards In The Food Industry 10/6/2015

    It is an ever-increasing responsibility of food manufacturers to take every precaution to ensure their products are safe, free from contamination, and are unlikely to harm consumers in any way. It is in the best interests of food manufacturers to take steps to ensure systems and procedures are in place to minimize the risk of litigation and, in the event of such an instance, have the necessary documentary evidence to prove they have been duly diligent in the manufacturing process. Are you confident that your systems and procedures will stand up to scrutiny?

37. Are Magnetic Separator Audits Worth The Expense? 7/13/2015

    FSMA has given food manufacturers an array of HACCP services. But, a close look at the FDA’s HACCP principles begs the question: What are food manufacturers paying for and is it really necessary?

38. Overcoming Contaminant Detection Challenges Of The Meat Industry 7/7/2015

    The fish, poultry, and meat industries present a series of challenges when it comes to detecting foreign material. It can even be said, based on current knowledge, that it is one of the highest risk food groups, in terms of foreign material inclusions. It is also one of the most demanding in terms of the operational environment. This white paper explains how contaminant detection technology, such as metal detection and x-ray inspection, help meat processors prevent contaminated food products from reaching consumers.

39. 5 Reasons Why You Need A Crisis Communications Plan 7/6/2015

    Ice cream and listeria. Baby food and glass. Sprouts and E. coli. Hummus and listeria. Macaroni and cheese with metal shavings. Lettuce and E. coli. The list goes on and on, a collection of who’s who of foodborne illnesses and food-based issues that dominate headlines and elevate consumer concerns about the food supply.

40. Detecting More Metal For Increased Brand Protection 6/4/2015

    In the food processing industry, metal contamination has the potential to present serious harm to your brand. Fortunately, having the right inspection technology in place in your food processing or packaging line can alleviate the problem. While all metals can be detected by metal detection equipment, the ease of detection is dependent on how easily the metal is magnetized and the metal’s electrical conductivity.