From Detection to Decision Part 2 - Lessons Learned: Managing & Preventing Foreign Material Incidents

Sep 8, 2026 (10:00 AM -11:00 AM Eastern Time)

Webinar Description

Foreign material incidents remain a persistent challenge in food manufacturing, with the potential to impact consumer safety, disrupt operations, and damage brand trust. Physical hazards such as metal, plastic, glass, and rubber can be introduced at multiple points in the production process due to equipment failures, handling practices, or gaps in preventive controls. This webinar will share practical lessons learned from real foreign material incidents and outline effective strategies for prevention, detection, and response. Attendees will gain insight into strengthening physical hazard programs through improved equipment management, employee awareness, monitoring systems, and verification activities.

Learning Objectives:

Highlight best practices in managing physical hazards, including prevention, detection, and root cause analysis after incidents.