Foreign material prevention and detection technology limits processors’ exposure to hazards.

The state agency investigated after receiving complaints at the end of December 2021.

But several challenges deter some companies from entering this growing segment.

The cardiologist previously served as FDA commissioner from 2016-17.

United Kingdom’s Food Standards Agency has been working closely with Fold Hill Foods on the matter.

Plants must have the right equipment, chemicals and personnel.

Canadian officials have identified 17 different products suspected of being contaminated. 

Processors utilize new technologies to detect and prevent Listeria in the food supply chain.

Industry stakeholders see sharp rise in sales of meats bearing “no hormones,” “no antibiotics,” “humanely raised” and other claims.