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Vanessa-Balagot

Vanessa Balagot

Food Safety Analyst

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Van is an Industrial Engineer with a passion for precision, systems, and raising the bar. Before joining Source86, she worked with various companies to implement continuous improvement programs — always looking for ways to make processes more efficient, compliant, and human-centric.

As our Food Safety & Quality Analyst, Van ensures that our key suppliers are 100% audited for Responsible Sourcing Standards. She brings a sharp eye for detail and a deep commitment to building ingredient supply chains that are not only efficient, but also safe, ethical, and transparent.

On the blog, she shares recall alerts, insights, and FSQA best practices — helping our readers stay ahead of regulatory changes and quality risks. Van believes transparency and education are essential to fixing what’s broken in today’s food system.

Fun fact: Van was named a centennial baby — she was born on the 100th anniversary of the Philippines’ independence.

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Taylor Fresh Foods jalapeño products recalled over possible Salmonella contamination

Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Jalapeño Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

SALINAS, Calif. (August 9, 2026). Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling finished products made with jalapeños because of possible Salmonella contamination, according

Food To Live green powder products recalled over possible Salmonella contamination

Food To Live Recalls Green Powder Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (August 7, 2026). Lexunder Inc., doing business as Food To Live, is recalling several green powder products because they may be contaminated with

Sun Noodle Sura Tanmen recalled over undeclared fish allergen in Hawaii

Sun Noodle Recalls Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base Over Undeclared Fish Allergen

HONOLULU, Hawaii (August 5, 2026). Sun Noodle is voluntarily recalling 134 packages of Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base

Blank Slate Creamery Vegan Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Coconut Fudge Sandwiches recalled over undeclared egg allergen

Blank Slate Creamery Recalls Vegan Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Coconut Fudge Sandwiches Over Undeclared Egg Allergen

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (August 4, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Blank Slate Creamery is voluntarily recalling its Vegan

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods recalled prepared food products over possible aluminum fragments

Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Recalls Baked Spaghetti, Chicken Cobbler, and Bread Pudding Products Over Possible Aluminum Fragments

RICHMOND, Va. (July 30, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling six prepared

Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter recalled by Botticelli Foods over possible Salmonella contamination

Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Recall Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

MELVILLE, N.Y. (August 3, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Botticelli Foods is recalling one lot of Bettergoods Pistachio

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Star-Shaped Pretzels, Patriotic Oreos, and the Sourcing Decision Nobody Talks About

Superpretzel is releasing star-shaped pretzels from Memorial Day through September, produced in the Philadelphia area where the nation's founding began. Oreo

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When CPG Brands Tried to Change a Recipe and Customers Revolted

You open a familiar package almost without thinking. A cookie, a chocolate bar, a soda you’ve had a hundred times before. The first bite lands slightly off. Not

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How the Ozempic Boom Is Quietly Changing What Food Companies Put in the Box

Walk down the yogurt aisle and something is different. The section has doubled in length. High-protein labels are everywhere. Cottage cheese has its own endcap.

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The Real Reason Some “Healthy” Ingredients Cost So Much More

You’re standing in the aisle, holding two versions of the same ingredient. Same category, similar packaging, completely different price tags. One promises

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What “Natural Flavors” Actually Are, And Why the Label Tells You Almost Nothing

Pick up a flavored seltzer, a granola bar, and a salad dressing from your kitchen right now. There's a good chance all three list "natural flavors" somewhere in

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The Ingredients That Quietly Disappeared From Your Pantry in the Last Few Years (And Why)

You reach for a familiar product (the one you’ve bought for years without thinking), and something feels off. The label looks the same, the packaging hasn’t

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What “Organic,” “Non-GMO,” “Fair Trade,” and “Regenerative” Actually Mean on a Food Label

You're in the grocery aisle. Two products, almost identical. One has three logos on the front. The other has none. The price is different. You want to know if

CPG product developer comparing organic and conventional bulk ingredients, reviewing samples, certifications, and sourcing decisions in a lab setting

Organic vs. Conventional Bulk Ingredients: How CPG Brands Should Decide

The pressure to go organic is no longer niche: it’s coming from retailers, consumers, and internal brand positioning decisions. For many CPG founders and

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What to Look for in a Bulk Ingredient Supplier: A CPG Buyer’s Checklist

Most CPG brands switch ingredient suppliers at least once because they chose wrong early on. The problem is rarely that good suppliers don't exist. It's that

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How Food Recalls Work: What Consumers Need to Know About Salmonella Recalls

Food recalls can feel overwhelming and confusing—especially when they involve something as serious as salmonella contamination. But knowing how food recalls

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