Cross-contamination in Food processing Plants
Cross-contamination in food processing facilities can occur in ways that may not even be visible as there are many unexpected ways in which bacteria can travel. Awareness of these potential causes of cross-contamination will aid in the maintenance of a sanitary food processing environment . Post-Harvest Contamination Workers that go from the area of sorting the raw material upon arrival to processing zones are susceptible to spreading bacteria from unclean hands touching food or food-contact surfaces. Cross-Contamination from Storage Bins Stacking storage bins directly onto soil or areas outside the processing facility and then bringing the containers into the facility can also bring bacteria into a clean environment. Contamination from Footwear When employees walk in fields, compost sites, or other areas outside of clean zones, they can bring bacteria into a processing facility on their feet. Contamination from Mobile Equipment The same challenge a...
Plan to complete project by the end of March. Draft on February 28th is fine. I can take a quick scan prior to this. Next week team meeting so 3-5 minute presentation will focus on new developments regarding project completion.
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