The creation of JBS Sanitation follows the child-labor allegations against JBS’s previous sanitation service provider, PSSI.

Two lawmakers urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to suspend government contracts with meatpacking giant JBS SA, including its subsidiaries.

Cargill said it is looking to alternate solutions that do not compromise its commitment to people and food safety.

Tim Mulhere will assume the CEO role on April 24, succeeding Dan Taft, who is expected to retire after 24 years at the company.

PSSI is to pay $1.5 million in civil penalties after DOL found that at least 102 workers from 13 to 17 years of age were cleaning meatpacking plants.

PSSI stated that ending the contract would affect all employees at both locations with those impacted being paid through the end of both contracts, which will end in January 2023.

In facilities where foods are made, stored and sold, contamination of food or food contact surfaces by pests is a constant worry. 

With COVID has come an increase in demand for products that clean and sanitize the equipment used to produce foods sold in retail perimeter departments.

Maintaining sanitary conditions and verification of processes through documentation are some of the top things to be prepared for during an inspection.