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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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Researchers Studying Efficacy of Sanitizers, Wash Practices Used at Peach Packinghouses

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
September 21, 2023

Ongoing research funded by the Center for Produce Safety aims to fill knowledge gaps about the efficacy of sanitizers and wash techniques used on peaches.


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USDA Study of Consumer Kitchen Behaviors Highlights Importance of National Food Safety Education Month

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
September 20, 2023

The recently released findings of a five-year study on consumer meal preparation practices by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) has highlighted the importance of National Food Safety Education Month.


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Reducing Food Safety Risks in Home Kitchens with Science, Education, and Communication

David Wheeler M.B.A., M.S.
September 18, 2023

Many people are unaware of the threat that foodborne illnesses pose in their own homes, with gaps seen between best practice and actual behavior. However, we can reduce risks in our home kitchens by providing people with solid science, education, and communication about home food safety.


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Madison Chemical’s Water-Based ProClean® DEGREASER Ideal for Food, Beverage Plants

Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team
September 15, 2023

Madison Chemical has introduced its new ProClean® DEGREASER, a liquid, moderately alkaline, multi-purpose detergent for general purpose cleaning and degreasing in food and beverage plants.


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Case Studies Reveal Importance of EMPs for Listeria at Food Production Facilities

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Bailee Henderson
September 11, 2023

A recent study carried out environmental monitoring programs (EMPs) for Listeria monocytogenes at three food production facilities in Japan with the aim of developing EMPs that are relevant to Japanese food businesses and to encourage more widespread adoption of EMPs.


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Scientists Develop Formulation That Boosts Antimicrobial Properties of Natural Hand Barrier

September 8, 2023

Researchers from Kao Corporation have developed a long-lasting skin coating agent that kills pathogens on the hands, paving the way for new hand hygiene solutions that could potentially help food handlers prevent cross-contamination. 


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Damaged Disposable Gloves Carry Significantly More Risk of Microbial Food Contamination Than Intact Gloves

August 30, 2023

A recent study of the microbiological profiles of disposable gloves intended for ready-to-eat (RTE) food handling found the presence of bacteria to be much higher on gloves with visible damage than intact gloves, underlining the importance of regular glove changes, especially when damaged.


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Following National Food Safety Education Month, Penn State to Offer Food Safety and Sanitation Course for Food Manufacturers

August 25, 2023

On October 10–12, 2023, Penn State University will offer a course, titled, “Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers” designed for those who are developing in-house food safety programs.


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Researchers Warn Polymers Used on Machine Harvesters Harbor Microbes, Pose Food Safety Risk

August 7, 2023

A project funded by the Center for Produce Safety has collected information about, validated, and evaluated the efficacy of the cleaning and sanitation practices for harvest equipment among blueberry harvesters and packers.


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Get Ready for Your Next Audit: Expert Pest Management Strategies to Help You Prepare

June 27, 2023

From contamination concerns to quality control, the spotlight is on your food processing plant. Discover innovative pest management strategies straight from the experts to ensure that you pass your next audit with flying colors!


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Recent Advancements in Sanitation for the Prevention and Control of Food Safety Hazards

On Demand: In this session, leaders in food manufacturing sanitation will share their experience in how to increase the efficiency and precision of sanitation programs for root-cause analysis of food safety and quality issues.

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