Sanitation

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In the food industry, chemicals are routinely used to sanitize and disinfect product contact surfaces.

The food industry and government have long been aware of the persistence of Listeria in the environment and in processing plants.  

When growth exceeds destruction by cleaning and disinfection, microorganisms inevitably become persistent and form biofilms.  

Failure to adequately clean equipment can result in biofilms that may require special cleaning methods to effect removal.

Management commitment is imperative to the establishment of a food safety culture that makes sanitation a priority.

With on-line training for ATP detection, a value-added innovative solution to the unique challenges encountered by the food processing industry is offered.  

Tips for how to prepare for a food safety audit and presented from a historical perspective.

Effective and efficient sanitation of production equipment is at the heart of delivering safe products to customers.

Food safety considerations regarding hand washing are not confined to foodservice workers or food production and processing employees.

The environmental sampling program is critical to preventing and controlling Listeria in ready-to-eat meat and poultry environments.