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Sanitation is a fundamental aspect of food safety, as safe food cannot be produced in the absence of hygienic conditions. Sanitation includes the methods, procedures, and chemicals used to clean food processing equipment, as well as hygienic design of facilities and equipment and food worker hygiene.

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Biofilm Control

Biofilm is a colonial structure formed by microorganisms in order to survive and adapt in adverse environmental conditions. Biofilms formed by bacteria in food processing facilities can lead to transmission of disease, food contamination, spoilage of food products, and/or damage to food production surfaces.

CIP/COP

Clean-in-place (CIP) describes systems and equipment used in food processing that can be cleaned and sanitized without being disassembled or moved. Clean-out-of-place (COP) denotes systems and equipment that must be disassembled, relocated, or specialty treated in order to clean and sanitize them.

Cleaners/Sanitizers

Cleaners and sanitizers are chemicals used to disinfect and sanitize food processing facilities, equipment, tools, and personnel.

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental monitoring is a process used in food processing facilities that assesses how effectively the plant is being cleaned. This typically means swabbing various surfaces for pathogens and performing a lab analysis of these samples.

Facilities

Food production and processing facilities encompasses everything from processing plants to storage and warehouses to retail and foodservice outlets. It also includes the equipment used to facilitate the production, processing, transport, and distribution of food.

Food Prep/Handling

Food workers are tasked with ensuring the safety and quality of food during handling and preparation activities at food processing facilities and retail foodservice operations.

Personal Hygiene/Handwashing

Food workers, especially those who prepare and/or serve food in commercial processing or retail foodservice operations, must be vigilant about personal hygiene and handwashing protocols.

Pest Control

Pest control focuses on preventing insects and animals from entering agricultural areas, food processing facilities, storage facilities, or food shipments in transit so that harborage points are minimized and food safety and quality are not compromised.

SSOPs

Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) are written procedures or programs used to maintain equipment and the facility environment in a sanitary condition for food processing, and are a fundamental part of a food safety plan.
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Study on Superheated Dry Steam for Sanitation in Dry Food Production Seeks Survey Respondents

March 22, 2023

The Center for Produce Safety has provided insight into an ongoing study funded by the center that is examining the efficacy of superheated steam, also known as “dry steam,” as a sanitization method for dry food production environments. The researchers are looking for industry respondents to fill out a survey on the financial realities of this technology.


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Study Evaluating Efficacy of Sanitizers Against Biofilms in Fruit Harvesting

February 14, 2023

Ongoing research funded by the Center for Produce Safety aims to evaluate the efficacy of commercially available sanitizers against common foodborne pathogens and biofilms encountered during tree fruit harvesting, and then conduct a validation study of the best-performing treatments at commercial facilities.


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Superheated Dry Steam Could be a New Sanitation Solution for Low-Moisture Foods, Produce

February 3, 2023

Researchers are exploring the use of superheated, dry steam to clean food manufacturing facilities where the use of traditional wet sanitation is limited, such as in produce packing facilities and low-moisture food processing plants.


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A Visit to “Cramer’s Corner” for Sanitation Best Practices

Michael Cramer CQA
January 31, 2023

Sanitation is one of the most important, if not the most important, departments in the food manufacturing plant. The actions of sanitation personnel mean that production starts the day with clean equipment and a clean environment, and this helps maintain sanitary conditions during operations to prevent food safety hazards or quality failures.


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Sustainable Organic Acid an Effective Disinfectant Against Foodborne Pathogens, Biofilm

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Bailee Henderson
January 3, 2023

A recent study has demonstrated the antimicrobial efficacy of a novel organic acid compound against common foodborne pathogens and biofilm.


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Food Processing Facilities at Risk for Rodent Infestations

Cindy Mannes
January 2, 2023

The fall and winter seasons bring new challenges for food processing facilities and the teams that work to maintain them. One of the most notable challenges they face is increased pressure from rodents that seek out food and shelter within these facilities when outside temperatures fall. A rodent infestation can lead to a facility being shut down if the problem is not addressed promptly and properly. 


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Determining Sanitation Effectiveness with a Robust Environmental Monitoring Program

A PEM program should test for a mix of indicator organisms and a mix of pathogens based on product susceptibility and risk
Janna Hamlett, Ph.D.
December 11, 2022

Many methods are available for verifying the viability of a sanitation program, and most facilities use a combination of different methods to ensure that the sanitation program is performing as expected. Pathogen environmental monitoring (PEM) programs are a key prerequisite program to a sanitation program and to any facility's overall food safety program. There is no one-size-fits-all PEM program for facilities; rather, a PEM program is based on a facility's risk factors and what product(s) the facility manufactures.


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EPIC Panel Sterilight Kills Hidden Pathogens, Mitigates Cross-Contamination in Food Facilities

December 6, 2022

SmartWash Solutions has announced its new EPIC Panel Sterilight, a patent-pending product designed to safely and automatically kill Listeria monocytogenes and other pathogens inside control panels, which is an often-overlooked source of cross-contamination in the food industry.


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FSA-Recognized Hygiene Guide for UK Caterers

December 1, 2022

UKHospitality, in partnership with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), has launched an updated version of its industry-recognized hygiene standards guide for caterers.


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Sanitation Solutions Supplier Goodway Technologies Opens Office in Europe

November 29, 2022

Goodway Technologies is opening an office in Düsseldorf, Germany, bringing the company’s cleaning and sanitation solutions to Europe's food and beverage market. 


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