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TexasTowelie

(112,252 posts)
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 05:23 PM Jun 2015

Jeni's halts production after listeria again found in plant

Source: AP

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has found listeria in its plant again and has halted production and closed retail shops for the second time since April, the company said Friday.

Listeria was discovered during routine swabbing that is part of the monitoring process, and the Columbus-based company is taking steps to figure out how it got into the plant, CEO John Lowe said in a statement on the company's website.

"We have a theory and are testing that theory," he said.

He said safety protocols worked as intended, and no ice cream was contaminated.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/texas/article/Jeni-s-halts-production-after-listeria-again-6323580.php

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Jeni's halts production after listeria again found in plant (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 2015 OP
Well,ask Schwans Ice Cream, Wellstone ruled Jun 2015 #1
Wow, I didn't know that. Thanks for the information! nt City Lights Jun 2015 #3
Generally when some type of issue pops up in the food industry Wellstone ruled Jun 2015 #4
While I certainly think this NEEDS to be kept from happening alboe Jun 2015 #2
 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
1. Well,ask Schwans Ice Cream,
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 05:52 PM
Jun 2015

When they went through the same crap years ago. Same tanker truck hauled Caustic Soda and then picked up a load of Orange Juice and on to a load of liquid eggs. Can you say disaster,yes,transportation cleanliness rules allowed for the truck operator to do minimal rinse after each load. Everything is based upon the numbers of parts per million of residue left in the tanker after a rinse. Receipt for disaster. Schwans now use only dedicated tankers for egg products and butterfat. Zero cross contamination with complete wash and sanitation after each load with certification by the wash rack.

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
4. Generally when some type of issue pops up in the food industry
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 09:28 PM
Jun 2015

it could have or would have become a non issue if common sense was used. If you treat you employees like crap,well,you get crap in return. As for Schwans,it was a contract carrier who loved to cut corners,and you know how that worked out. Millions paid by a reinsurance company.

alboe

(192 posts)
2. While I certainly think this NEEDS to be kept from happening
Sat Jun 13, 2015, 05:55 PM
Jun 2015

I do find it at least a little positive that they are catching it and trying to fix it BEFORE it gets in the product.

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