Plant Hygiene in Food Processing Industry

 Food safety and hygiene protocols are extremely important in the food business as their primary focus is to reduce the risk of consumers becoming infected from food contamination and foodborne illnesses such as food poisoning, diarrhea, nausea, etc. If food safety protocols are on a food crop, this can significantly increase the risk of foodborne illness outbreaks. Therefore, food facility hygiene is critical to safely establishing a food safety culture by destroying hazards. In this article, we will read about how to develop food plant hygiene in food processing factories.

 

• Source of water and handling system for source water

One of the most critical areas for the introduction of microbial contamination in food manufacturing plants. A wide source of microorganisms can enter the plant through spring water. Food processing companies must have a detailed treatment plan for spring water. The most effective treatment for spring water is antimicrobial treatment.

• Recycling of water and handling system for recycled water

In food production, it is often essential to use treated process water. The use of recycled process water in food manufacturing facilities can increase the likelihood of further water contamination. Organic waste, dirt, and debris can help increase the number of microbes in recycled water. To reduce the impact of this recycled water, engineering controls like increasing circulation rates, adding filters, etc. can be essential.

• A product that is recycled or raw recycled material

The third process involves the recycling of recycled products or raw materials, washing products, washing of packaging systems, washing of containers, etc. These materials can affect the redox potential as these streams are heavily loaded with solids. Therefore, preservatives are generally effective. 

• Storage and handling system for raw material

The raw material storage and handling system is an essential step in maintaining industrial hygiene and food safety in food production plants. It is also essential to understand the physical and chemical properties of raw materials and their history of handling, treatment on arrival, and addition of biocides. Target results that represent a standard analytical method must be appropriately assigned to each raw material. Depending on the nature of the raw materials, a processing plant should be established for each raw material, as some raw materials are easy to handle while others present a low risk to the storage system.

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