Inspection

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Because inspections are broad in scope and use established standards, they have to be objective.

FDA found that while employees were aware of food safety rules and regulations, food defense awareness was not as high.

Microbial growth niches occur when moisture, nutrition, time and growth-conducive temperatures occur in a non-sterile environment.

The food industry has implemented a number of approaches to food safety inspection through the years, including finished product testing, and GMP and HACCP verification audits.

Dietary supplements are considered foods, although there are regulations that are unique and specific to dietary supplements.

The food industry understands that Listeria is constantly moving around and being reintroduced into the environment.

Assessment of some of the more commonly used inspection tools used in the industry today.

How does one distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate or unsupported claims of foodborne illness?

The third article in a series discussing the multiple components of food inspections.  

Food processors interested in successfully implementing an HACCP plan need to develop and implement a series of prerequisite programs prior to establishing HACCP.