Sanitation

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Survey results are presented from more than 100 food processors on their preparations for compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act.

The responsibility for the regulation of a sanitizer used on a food item is based upon the intended use of the sanitizer and on the status of the food in question.

Biofilms represent, at best, a persistent harborage for native microbes and, at worst, a source of ongoing contamination (and recontamination) with human pathogens.

Color-coding can help prevent cross-contamination due to pathogens, allergens and foreign contaminates in your company’s food plants.

Having a food allergen management plan is critically important for all food companies to avoid a recall for allergen mislabeling.  

The Food Safety Modernization Act requires that manufacturers preventive controls to ensure a safe production environment, which can best be accomplished through the implementation of a comprehensive environmental monitoring program.

Adenosine triphosphate sanitation verification systems are now the standard method for evaluating and monitoring sanitation efficacy at food companies around the world.