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Top 5 Reasons SNEED-JET® Thermal Inkjet Coders are Ideal for the Food Industry  

Did you know that you won’t be able to see your snacks, condiments, meals, and other food items on shelves unless they have the proper codes? You don’t have to spend an eternity peeling date code, lot code, batch code, barcode, and QR code stickers; there’s also no need to add information using spray paint and stencils or an ink pad and handstamp. If you’ve been relying on one or more of these outdated practices, then you’re more than likely used to information smudging, falling off, or being illegible; regardless of the case, with SNEED-JET® thermal-inkjet technology you can rest assured knowing that legible prints can be produced in seconds. 

Don’t let a product recall hurt your business’s reputation and bottom line. Instead, be active in your production processes and transportation procedures to avoid product recalls at all costs. While you can’t get rid of product recalls altogether because, unfortunately, issues do occur, you can do your best to avoid them as much as possible. For an insightful look at the different methods to reduce product recalls for your business, continue reading. With the right preparations, can be proactive in keeping product recalls at bay.

It’s hard to believe there was a time before the United States could regulate the safety of its food and drugs. The history of the Food and Drug Administration feels like the story of a country coming to its senses. When the FDA was first developed, it was a revolutionary, creative leap forward for a nation that desperately needed a way to cut through a market full of hucksters.

Product packaging and coding allows for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers to get all the necessary information about a product. This is one of the many reasons why product and packaging coding matters. For more on this topic and additional reasons behind the importance of coding, read the material provided below.

Major Brands Issue Nationwide Recalls This Week

Two major food brands in the United States were in the news this week with nationwide food recalls. Chef Boyardee issued a recall of over 2,800 pounds of mislabeled chicken and rice products with undeclared allergens. Pillsbury also issued a recall for over 12,000 cases of their Unbleached All-Purpose Flour after a random inspection revealed traces of salmonella.