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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?
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?
To destroy or inactivate microorganisms and to make the foods safe and stable.
What is the limitation of thermal processes in preserving food quality?
Thermal processes are not designed to destroy an infinite number of microorganisms and may not preserve the sensory/nutrient quality of the food.
What is essential for controlling microorganisms in a food processing plant?
A comprehensive sanitation program, including effective cleaning, proper operating procedures, and necessary sanitizing agents like chlorine.
What additional sanitation measures is FDA requiring in the conversion of 21CFR 110 regulations to the requirements associated with the FSMA?
Several additional sanitation measures
What are the specific federal regulations addressing 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)
Why are thermally processed foods considered safe and stable?
They are given a final heat treatment designed to destroy or inactivate microorganisms and the hermetically sealed containers protect the foods against microbial recontamination
What are the limitations of thermal processes in preserving food quality?
The thermal processes are not designed to destroy an infinite number of microorganisms and preserve the food quality, and it is important to be aware of the potential effects on sensory/nutrient quality.
Why are sanitizers alone not sufficient to ensure food safety?
Sanitizers alone cannot ensure food safety; effective cleaning, proper operating procedures, and existing questions are also necessary.
Learn about the principles of food plant sanitation, including cleaning, sanitizing, and preventing contamination. Understand the broader applications of sanitation and its importance in preventing adulteration, economic loss, and consumer offense.
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