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# How Detectable are Metal & X-Ray Detectable Plastics?

# Watch our free video below - everything you wanted to know about detectable plastics and more.

Recalls due to foreign contamination in food, beverage or pharmaceutical products can be dangerous to consumers and detrimental to business. The cost of a recall due to metal or plastic contamination can be financially impactful and have a long term damaging effect on a manufacturer and its brand. For companies that utilize metal or x‐ray detection systems, metal & x‐ray detectable plastics are an excellent choice to enhance food safety.

*We answer the most common detectable plastics questions and more, some of which include:*

- WHY IS THE LEVEL OF DETECTABILITY IMPORTANT? 
- WHAT MAKES A PLASTIC METAL OR X‐RAY DETECTABLE?
- WHAT SIZE IS TYPICALLY DETECTABLE FOR X‐RAY & METAL DETECTABLE PLASTICS?

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