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If you follow FDA recalls , the words “possible foreign matter contamination” are a very common (almost weekly) cause. Put simply, it refers to any extraneous matter, whether physical, chemical or biological, found in food. And remember, food includes beverages, bottled water and nutritional products. Typically, the foreign bodies render the food unfit for human (or pet) consumption. Recalls can be very costly [...]

With the increase in therapies and other consumer products derived from cannabis and its components, including cannabidiol (CBD), various federal, state and county agencies are beginning to regulate the industry for compliance. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets high standards for food and pharmaceutical industries to ensure the safety of the consumer. CBD-based food products fall under existing food [...]

Breweries are often pet-friendly places to share a drink with friends. People love their dogs as much as they love beer. But did you know that hops, a key ingredient to a lot of beers, is poisonous to dogs and, more rarely, cats? Hops are the flowers from the plant Humulus Lupulus. Brewers use hops for flavor and as [...]

We love our pets, but did you know that cats in the brewery may get you in trouble with the FDA? The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulates beer as food. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 21 CFR Part 117, which all breweries must comply with, require the use of pest control to protect ingredients like [...]

Great Beer & Wine Deserves Great Tools! Here’s your go-to list for the 10 essential tools for your brewery, cidery or winery… 1. Food Hoe When graining out or cleaning out your tanks, you need a durable and hygienically designed food hoe that won’t cause scratches or damage. Our hoe is made from FDA-compliant material. It has a molded nylon [...]