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Leaders in the egg industry are adopting a new tool to aid in the fight against food-born salmonella outbreaks in egg products. The CAT² Egg Tracking & Traceability System will further aid in the effort to isolate and recall affected egg products before they reach supermarket shelves and the carts of shoppers.

While the egg industry, the USDA, and the FDA have greatly reduced salmonella outbreaks over the last two decades, the software is an even more effective tool to ensure public safety in case a rare outbreak does occur.

"Protecting the public and providing confidence to the consumer is one of the top priorities for CAT Squared software solutions," said Vernon Smith of CAT Squared. "This advanced system will ensure the industry is shipping the safest eggs and egg products available in the world."

This system is already installed at all 16 plants managed by Rose Acre Farms, the second-largest egg producer in the United States. “Before installing the new egg inventory system, it took between two-and-a-half to three hours to complete a mock recall. Now, we can do a material audit in a little less than one hour and a product audit in less than 15 minutes,” said Brian Tormoehlen, inventory control systems manager at Rose Acre Farms.

Until scientists can eradicate salmonella, the next best way to protect people is to minimize the risk of contaminated food reaching the dinner table. Once an outbreak is discovered, knowing exactly where the contaminated food is located and removing it from the public food supply can immediately save lives. To learn more about how CAT Squared's solutions have improved efficiency and traceability at Rose Acre Farms, click here to read our case study.

Kathy Barbeire

Written by Kathy Barbeire

Kathy Barbeire is a strategic marketing professional with a passion for leveraging data-driven storytelling, process optimization, and digital transformation to support the food processing industry. As the Marketing Manager at CAT Squared since 2015, she develops content that educates meat and poultry processors on emerging technologies, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices to help them navigate an evolving landscape. With expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), traceability, and automation, Kathy ensures that CAT Squared’s solutions remain adaptable to industry advancements, including real-time data collection, IoT integration, and food safety enhancements. She stays engaged with industry developments, formerly participating in blockchain learning initiatives associated with Blockchain for Arkansas (BC4AR). Kathy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Technical Writing (magna cum laude) with minors in Sociology and Information Technology, as well as an MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). Prior to joining CAT Squared, she applied her skills in data analysis and stakeholder engagement to support nonprofit organizations in defining objectives, measuring program impact, and enhancing community outreach.