In an open letter to the UK's The Guardian newspaper today and in response to the 'Food Standards Agency investigates poultry factories,' Jonathan Wilkins of European Automation relies:
Sir,
The recent Guardian article depicting chicken meat piled on a bloody floor after a pump malfunction at the 2 Sisters factory in Anglesey has undoubtedly rekindled British worries about food hygiene.
The incident is particularly pertinent because the memory of the horsemeat scandal, and before that the Bernard Matthews exposé, are still clear in the minds of the public.
Food and beverage is an industry of continuous manufacturing, in which even a couple of hours of downtime can result in huge losses. In the case of the 2 Sisters factory, it was a straightforward pump failure that caused a horrific pile up of entrails, which spilled over onto the floor. A statement released by the company explains that to stop the production line would have resulted in a breach of animal welfare policy. Perhaps the company’s chosen course of action was not the best solution but it should never have had to make the choice in the first place.
The UK poultry industry investigation highlights the importance of keeping manufacturing up and running, especially in the food and beverage industry. To guarantee quality standards, the system needs to be in full working order and critical spare parts should be available immediately, or in a very short time. Having a functional manufacturing line and the necessary spare parts is the best way to make sure food isn't contaminated. The rule applies across all industries, but is particularly important for food and beverage manufacturers that can impact on the health of millions of people.
Best regards,
Jonathan Wilkins
Marketing Manager
European Automation
Unit 3, Parker Court
Staffordshire Technology Park
Stafford, ST18 0WP
Tel: +44 (0)845 521 3088
E-mail: jonathan.wilkins@euautomation.com
Read more HERE.
Sir,
The recent Guardian article depicting chicken meat piled on a bloody floor after a pump malfunction at the 2 Sisters factory in Anglesey has undoubtedly rekindled British worries about food hygiene.
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| Campylobacter is the most common form of food poisoning in the UK. Photograph: Alamy |
The incident is particularly pertinent because the memory of the horsemeat scandal, and before that the Bernard Matthews exposé, are still clear in the minds of the public.
Food and beverage is an industry of continuous manufacturing, in which even a couple of hours of downtime can result in huge losses. In the case of the 2 Sisters factory, it was a straightforward pump failure that caused a horrific pile up of entrails, which spilled over onto the floor. A statement released by the company explains that to stop the production line would have resulted in a breach of animal welfare policy. Perhaps the company’s chosen course of action was not the best solution but it should never have had to make the choice in the first place.
The UK poultry industry investigation highlights the importance of keeping manufacturing up and running, especially in the food and beverage industry. To guarantee quality standards, the system needs to be in full working order and critical spare parts should be available immediately, or in a very short time. Having a functional manufacturing line and the necessary spare parts is the best way to make sure food isn't contaminated. The rule applies across all industries, but is particularly important for food and beverage manufacturers that can impact on the health of millions of people.
Best regards,
Jonathan Wilkins
Marketing Manager
European Automation
Unit 3, Parker Court
Staffordshire Technology Park
Stafford, ST18 0WP
Tel: +44 (0)845 521 3088
E-mail: jonathan.wilkins@euautomation.com
Read more HERE.
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