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Insanitary conditions – Rodents and live and dead insects prompt FDA to seize 25,000 boxes of spices and food additives from Lyden Spice Corporation

Bill Marler

The food products seized at the property include more than 25,000 boxes/bags of bulk ready-to-eat spices and food additives, such as monosodium glutamate, crushed red chili and sesame seeds. The FDA investigators also observed live and dead insects on food packaging, as well as apparent bird droppings in the food storage area.

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Food Defense in the Age of AI: Are We Prepared?

Food Safety Tech

So, I pose the question: are we at risk in the food industry in terms of Food Defense? Recent cybersecurity attacks in the food industry have highlighted the urgency of this question. The company had to shut down several plants, leading to significant financial losses and potential supply chain disruptions.

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Understanding the Costs of Unsafe Food

Food Safety Tech

This can lead to the spoilage of food products, which can cause foodborne illnesses (CDC, 2022) and result in economic losses for consumers, farmers and producers because food that requires refrigeration or freezing has to be thrown away after four hours if not kept at the recommended temperature (USDA, 2021). 2021, August 18).