Foreign object detection is a critical step for food processors, with inspection personnel experiencing increased pressure to ensure food safety regulatory compliance without hindering productivity.
Among foreign objects, metals such as ferrous, nonferrous and stainless-steel shavings or broken pieces from equipment are among the most common foreign objects of concern in food processing plants.
As part of their HACCP assessment, food processors must identify where these foreign objects could enter the process and ensure that control, such as a metal detector, is in place to reduce escapes into food products.
Metal detection has long been used as a tool for finding foreign metal objects in food.
Mineral-rich foods like fresh salad greens, or high-salt content foods, including meat, cheese and fresh-baked bread, are highly conductive and can mimic metal signals.
What used to take hours can be accomplished in minutes, resulting in maximum food safety and operational efficiency.
Providing a high probability of detection, safety and operational efficiency allows for a higher level of food safety and brand protection while meeting user processing demands.
Keeping the food supply free from foreign objects is always crucial for consumer safety and brand protection.
Current events and accompanying demands on food processors underscore the importance.
A product test provides a real-world performance estimate and any technical recommendations for improving contaminant prevention, helping to set up food processors for success.