In general, prior to the mid-1980s, the sanitation of non-product contact surfaces on the environment was not a high priority.

No one wants to wake up to food safety headlines about their plant. But in the past years, food manufacturers and American consumers alike have faced front-page recalls for produce,

The most sweeping set of food safety reforms of our lifetime was signed into law by President Obama in January 2011. Called the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the Food and Drug Administration is now writing proposed regulations that will likely take effect next year. What do dairy companies need to do to get ready? Here are four critical areas for you to focus on now.

As leaders of one of our nation’s safest and most highly regulated industries, dairy manufacturers have long understood the benefits of keeping our products safe for consumers. As you are aware, the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) will require all dairy food processors to implement new standards of food safety compliance by July 3, 2012.

Most dairy industry meetings over the past year have devoted at least one session or agenda item to safety. DMI’s Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy established a Food Safety Committee almost two years ago to evaluate existing food safety tools and develop new ones. One of the main reasons for this focus was the passage in 2010 of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Bel-Ray has expanded its Lubricant Advisor, a tool that enables customers to identify the ideal lubricant solution for any application.

Specifically designed for machinery used in the food industry, ClarionPM 100 NLGI 2 Grease from Clarion Lubricants is a high-temperature, extreme-pressure and water-resistant grease.

Lubriplate’s NSF/H-1 registered food-grade lubricants enable companies to abide by the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act regulations.