One of the primary causes for concern in hygiene is always cross-contamination. The good news is that there are a number of ways to reduce exposure to cross-contamination risks.

Recalls in the second quarter 2019 remained flat across industries, but serious and deadly incidents were on the rise, an indication of lagging activity by regulatory agencies, according to the second quarter 2019 Recall Index released by Stericycle Expert Solutions, Indianapolis, Ind.

The research team at University of California, Davis, Davis, Calif., is taking a multidisciplinary approach to reduce microbial cross-contamination when produce contacts plastic totes and bins or plastic liners in bins.

Dynamic Conveyor Corp., Muskegon, Mich., developed an allergen kit to accompany its DynaClean sanitary conveyors.

Advanced Ultra-Violet Systems, South Hill, Va., announced medical-quality infection prevention technology, available for the food processing and foodservice industries.

Alpine Slicing & Cheese Conversion, Monroe, Wis., installed RGF's Guardian Air-in-duct PHI units following an incident with a Listeria contamination.