Santa Rosa, CA – August 19, 2025 — BCFoods, a leading global producer of high-quality dehydrated ingredients, is proud to announce that its Linxi Plant in China has successfully completed a 5-log validation on dehydrated garlic. This significant achievement marks a major advancement in the company’s operational capabilities and reinforces its commitment to meeting the most stringent international food safety standards.
The 5-log validation confirms that BCFoods’ garlic processing method at the Linxi facility achieves a 99.999%
reduction in key pathogens, such as Salmonella, under scientifically validated conditions. This milestone allows
BCFoods to better serve the rigorous safety requirements of its multinational customer base in the food
manufacturing and foodservice industries.
“This validation is not just a technical achievement—it’s a reflection of our team’s deep commitment to food
safety and customer trust,” said Scott Klinger, Corporate Senior QA & Technical Director at BCFoods. “By meeting this rigorous standard, we’re giving our global partners added confidence in our ingredients and demonstrating what it means to lead with quality and integrity.”
Important Note on Scope of Validation
The 5-log validation applies only to the dehydrated garlic produced at BCFoods’ Linxi facility under the validated process conditions. It does not apply to all garlic products produced or supplied by BCFoods worldwide.
Customers should consult with their BCFoods representative to determine which products are covered by this
validation.
This accomplishment is part of BCFoods’ broader investment in quality assurance, traceability, and food safety
innovation. The company’s vertically integrated model enables it to control every stage of production—from raw material sourcing and field-level monitoring to finished product testing and customer delivery.
BCFoods continues to lead with a focus on sustainability, safety, and supply reliability across its network of
facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America.
About BCFoods
With a presence in the dehydrated vegetable and spice industry since 1978, BCFoods operates manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and sales offices across the globe. We provide a comprehensive range of top quality dehydrated ingredients, including onion, garlic, carrot, bell pepper, chiles and tomatoes to the industrial ingredient markets, ensuring consistency, affordability, and safety. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation is unwavering, with a strong focus on vertical integration and the delivery of tailor-made solutions to address the unique requirements of our customers.
Media Contact:
Shannon Wesley
Marketing Manager
BCFoods
Shannon.wesley@bcfoods.com
707.522.5201