Well, for quite a few reasons, actually. Reasons to replace eggs include: Economics: considerable fluctuations in global egg supply and pricing Health concerns: cholesterol content, avian influenza outbreaks, etc. Lifestyle: vegan/vegetarian diets Shelf-life and handling: egg products have a limited shelf-life and can lead to HACCP issues Allergen: egg is considered a top allergen in the U.S., creating a [...]
Brought to you by AIB International No one wants their products to be recalled. But are you ready if it happens? The news is full of examples of recalls and withdrawals, as well as good and bad examples of handling the crisis. First and foremost, the safety of the public is at stake, but so [...]
Gluten-free Certification What is Gluten-free Certification? Gluten-free certification is a document which indicates the successful meeting and implementation of a certain set of criteria established by a third-party certification (TPC) agency/body regarding the manufacture of “free-from-gluten-products.” The process involves the completion of a series of plant audits and laboratory data analysis. An [...]
What’s your food safety culture? No matter the size of your operation, food safety programs and practices should be weaved into your company’s DNA. But don’t worry! To help answer your questions and craft an action plan, I talk with two food safety experts. First up, Bonnie Biegel, Director QA, Americas, for AIB International [...]
Tree nut allergies, including almonds, are among the top eight food allergens in the U.S. Tree Nut Allergy Includes walnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios, chestnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, coconuts, and pine nut allergens What is a Tree Nut Allergy? Tree nut allergies are among the most common eight allergies [...]
A soybean allergen is an adverse reaction by the body to proteins found in soybeans. Soybean Allergen What is a Soybean Allergen? A soybean allergen is an adverse reaction by the body to proteins found in soybeans that cause a host of negative symptoms. Soy allergies are among the top eight [...]
Shellfish allergens, including crustaceans, are among the eight most common allergens in the U.S. Shellfish Allergy Also Known As: Crustacean Allergy, Mollusk Allergy What are Shellfish Allergies? Shellfish allergens are one of the most common food allergens in the world, and the most common food allergen in the United States [...]
Recall What is a Recall? A recall is a corrective action taken by a company or by regulatory agencies to remove tainted products from distributors’ inventories, store shelves, and consumer kitchens.1 Establishing a recall program is part of a food safety management program. Food companies are at risk of recall due the following:1 [...]
Peanuts are one of the top 8 allergens common in the food industry. Peanut Allergy What is a Peanut Allergy? Peanut allergies are the third most common food allergy in the United States, and is also one of the most dangerous. Evidence suggests an estimated 80% of all fatal or [...]
Allergens What are Food Allergens? A food allergen is a protein that triggers a physical reaction (sometimes severe or even fatal) in a person with that food allergy. The proteins that cause allergic reactions occur naturally in the food, and are not a contaminant. Unlike many pathogens, allergens cannot be removed through [...]
