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 with food contamination and foodborne illnesses such as food poisoning, diarrhea, nausea, etc. If food safety protocols are in place at a food crop, it can significantly increase the risk of foodborne illness outbreaks. Therefore, food facility sanitation is critical to safely establishing a food safety culture by eliminating 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 important 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 should have detailed treatment plans for spring water. The most effective treatment of spring water is antimicrobial treatment.

 

• Recycling of water and handling system for recycled water

In food production, it is often necessary to use treated process water. The use of recycled process water in food manufacturing facilities can increase the potential for further contamination of the water. 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 such as increasing the circulation rate, adding filters, etc. may be necessary.

 

• A product that is recycled or raw recycled material

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

 

• Storage and handling system for raw material

Raw material storage and handling systems are 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 operation, treatment upon arrival, and addition of biocides. Target results representing a standard analytical method should be appropriately assigned to each raw material. Depending on the nature of the raw material, a processing plant should be set up for each raw material, as some raw materials are easier to handle while others present less risk to the storage system.

 

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