Detecting metal in poultry products is a major challenge due to their high conductivity, often resulting in false rejects and product loss. One of Europe’s leading processor of poultry meat, Plukon has implemented the metal detector Mitus® from Minebea Intec. Thanks to MiWave technology, they have significantly improved detection accuracy and reduced false rejects—ensuring efficient processes and reliable product safety in poultry production.
Food products are subject to the stringent procedures of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). Particularly in the poultry industry, the resulting measures are especially rigorous due to the limited processing steps involved in poultry production. Metal detection is a critical aspect of food safety protocols, especially in environments where contamination risks are high. However, traditional metal detectors often struggle to accurately detect metallic foreign objects in poultry products due to their unique electromagnetic properties. This can lead to unnecessary product wastage and compromises in food safety standards.
In response to these challenges, Plukon sought a reliable solution to minimise false rejections and ensure the highest levels of metal detection, equipped with the innovative MiWave technology.
The metal detector Mitus® is specifically designed to address the complexities of metal detection in poultry products. Its advanced MiWave technology enables the detection of even the smallest metallic contaminants with unparalleled accuracy, overcoming the limitations of traditional metal detectors. On top of that, the new design eases frequent cleaning procedures, which are essential and rigorous in this environment.
By implementing Mitus® into its production line, Plukon has been able to significantly reduce false rejections, thereby minimizing product waste and maximizing operational efficiency. Moreover, the metal detector Mitus® ensures compliance with HACCP standards, providing peace of mind to both Plukon and their customers regarding the safety and quality of their poultry products.
Whether its chicken wings, breasts, thighs or the whole chicken, metal detector Mitus® helps to exclude any type of metal contamination and ensure product safety, and to do so, it is usually installed in the final part of production line just before packaging.
