Recently appointed Tyler Stephens has more than two decades of experience across food microbiology, molecular diagnostics, applied food safety research, technical sales, customer support and regulatory affairs.
Although FSIS regulations have not changed in any sweeping way, many processors feel the practical microbial standard they are held to has intensified.
USDA-FSIS issues a final rule eliminating the requirement for mandibular lymph node incision and viscera palpation in all swine slaughter establishments.
Virginia Tech scientists use hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence to detect tiny plastic particles directly on the surface of fish with 95% accuracy.
In addition to contaminant detection, the updated system performs inline verification checks such as mass measurement, package integrity assessment and component confirmation.