As they take steps to improve speed and efficiency throughout their operations, processors can ill afford time and product lost on faulty products. That includes items in high-barrier vacuum packaging designed to protect fresh meat and poultry and extend its shelf life. It's not a perfect world, of course, and packaging isn't always perfect. Materials differ in gauge and type. Formats have various advantages and drawbacks. Accidents happen, whether caused by humans or machines, and packaging is vulnerable to tears, punctures, improper sealing and other issues that impact integrity.
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