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What are the broader applications of sanitation in food plants?
What are the broader applications of sanitation in food plants?
Activities designed to prevent adulteration, minimize economic loss, and prevent contamination with materials that may offend consumers.
Which federal regulations address food plant sanitation?
Which federal regulations address food plant sanitation?
FDA - CGMP regulation (21CFR 110), FDA – Fish and Fishery Products (21 CFR 123), FDA – Juice and juice products (21 CFR 120), USDA-FSIS – meat and poultry (9 CFR 416).
What is the purpose of the final heat treatment for thermally processed foods?
What is the purpose of the final heat treatment for thermally processed foods?
To destroy or inactivate microorganisms and to make the foods safe and stable.
What is the limitation of thermal processes in preserving food quality?
What is the limitation of thermal processes in preserving food quality?
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What is essential for controlling microorganisms in a food processing plant?
What is essential for controlling microorganisms in a food processing plant?
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What additional sanitation measures is FDA requiring in the conversion of 21CFR 110 regulations to the requirements associated with the FSMA?
What additional sanitation measures is FDA requiring in the conversion of 21CFR 110 regulations to the requirements associated with the FSMA?
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What are the specific federal regulations addressing food plant sanitation?
What are the specific federal regulations addressing food plant sanitation?
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Why are thermally processed foods considered safe and stable?
Why are thermally processed foods considered safe and stable?
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What are the limitations of thermal processes in preserving food quality?
What are the limitations of thermal processes in preserving food quality?
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Why are sanitizers alone not sufficient to ensure food safety?
Why are sanitizers alone not sufficient to ensure food safety?
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