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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in food plants are a comprehensive system of guidelines designed to protect food from potential contamination, which are outlined by the USDA and FDA. The following are some elements to include in a food company/facility GMP program: Personal Hygiene – team members must follow strict handwashing, use of protective clothing such as smocks, hairnets/beardnets, gloves, prohibitive use of jewelry, and prevention of eating/drinking or other personal actions that...

Biosecurity is defined as the procedures intended to protect humans against disease or harmful biological agents. The FDA & USDA provide guidance to all human food facilities in the important area of Biosecurity. Below is an overview of some key elements that should be included in a robust Biosecurity plan: Management and Policy - establish a Food Security Team (can be the Food Safety Team), conduct a Risk Assessment to evaluate vulnerabilities, establish Crisis Management procedures for...

Undeclared allergens result in the highest amount of food recalls in the US annually. Although the number of recalls for this category has decreased year over year, it is still important to develop a program that manages this food safety threat. 90% of food allergic reactions are covered under what the US Government calls the “Big 9”: 1) Crustacean shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, shrimp), 2) Eggs, 3) Fish, 4) Peanuts, 5) Milk, 6) Tree nuts (e.g., almonds, pecans, walnuts), 7) Soybeans, 8)...