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.
RK Tech Bulletin – August 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.
Case Study: Mice Underfoot – In the Floor!
After years of servicing a large client facility in central Pennsylvania with no rodent pressure, it was hard to believe the facility QA manager called regarding several cases of returned product that had rodent damage inside the boxes. After reviewing the photos and the damaged product, it was easy to conclude the damage was indeed […]
RK Tech Bulletin – Nov. 2018
In the latest edition of the RK Environmental Services Technical Bulletin we look at the ubiquitous house mouse – a common nuisance and threat to commercial food processing, storage and distribution, and service facilities. Learn the best steps to keep this unwanted pest on the outside looking in. We also discuss the value of having […]
