According to data from the Grocery Manufacturers Association, a single product recall costs manufacturers an average of $10 million, not including additional expenses like legal fees and brand damage.
Last year, a wave of high-profile food recalls linked to plastic and rubber contamination captured significant media attention and public scrutiny. In the aftermath, there has never been more pressure on food companies to address these contamination risks once and for all.
John Collins of Erie, Pennsylvania-based ERIEZ recently produced a report that explores the benefits of detectable plastics and rubber. Designed for identification by metal detectors and X-ray inspection systems, these materials enable manufacturers to protect their production processes, meet stringent regulatory standards and maintain consumer trust.
Read the complimentary report here.
