RKE Technical Bulletin – July 2020
Introduction to Aflatoxins Aflatoxins are poisonous substances produced by certain kinds of fungi (molds) that are found naturally all over the world; they can contaminate food crops and pose a serious health threat to humans and livestock. Aflatoxins also pose a significant economic burden, causing an estimated 25% or more of the world’s food crops […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – June 2020
Understanding Rodenticide Types According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are three types of rodenticides in use today: First-generation anticoagulants include the anticoagulants that were developed as rodenticides before 1970. These compounds are much more toxic when feeding occurs on several successive days rather than on one day only. Chlorpophacinone, diphacinone and warfarin are […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – May 2020
Introduction to Snap Traps “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door” is a misquotation of a different statement made by Ralph Waldo Emerson in the late nineteenth century. Mice have been a global concern for much of mankind’s history. Mice are destructive and carriers of deadly diseases, including […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – April 2020
COVID-19 Crisis Response Preparedness The first documented case of COVID-19 in the U.S. was January 21, 2020. From this date to February 4th, a total of 293 persons from 36 states were patients under investigation (PUIs). 11 of the PUIs were confirmed to have COVID-19 and they were from five different states. And so, it […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – February 2020
Insect Light Traps Insect light traps (ILTs) can effectively control flying insects in many locations, but only if they are maintained properly. A typical maintenance program includes cleaning and inspection, glue board replacement, and lamp replacement. Over time, the ILT lamps (bulbs) lose their UV efficiency with a typical bulb losing 20 percent of its […]
RK Tech Bulletin – January 2020
In this month’s edition of the Technical Bulletin we discuss Ethical and Responsible Sourcing and the role audit programs play when it comes to organizations “doing the right thing”. We also talk about the Almond Moth, a moth common in food storage and distribution warehouses. We also examine a recent interaction that Comprehensive Food Safety had with a food manufacturer and their failure to inspect per policy.
RK Tech Bulletin – December 2019
In this month’s edition of the Technical Bulletin we discuss Ethical and Responsible Sourcing and the role audit programs play when it comes to organizations “doing the right thing”. We also talk about the Almond Moth, a moth common in food storage and distribution warehouses. We also examine a recent interaction that Comprehensive Food Safety had with a food manufacturer and their failure to inspect per policy.
RK Tech Bulletin – November 2019
In this month’s edition of the Technical Bulletin we remember that Food Safety doesn’t stop on the holidays. We discuss five tips offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) for a food safe Holiday. We also learn about the Gray Squirrel and how to […]
RK Tech Bulletin – October 2019
In this month’s edition of the Technical Bulletin we recognize the “Big 8 ” allergens identified by the Food Allergen Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). We also discuss the Odorous House Ant of the Formicidae family. At the end of the article, we review a case study about a distribution center with […]
RK Tech Bulletin – September 2019
In this month’s edition of the Technical Bulletin we discuss Non-Conforming Product, the Black Soldier Fly, and a case study from a battle with Listeria.
