When it comes to food safety, bacteria like Listeria and Salmonella get most of the attention. But mold is an equally serious threat—often underestimated, yet responsible for recalls, health risks, and persistent contamination issues in food processing facilities. Recent product recalls highlight the risk. In 2020, Hostess was forced to recall Raspberry Zingers® due to mold growth [source]. And just last year, Martinelli’s pulled over 170,000 bottles of apple juice after routine FDA testing detected elevated levels of Patulin, a mold-related...

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