The food manufacturing industry is under the microscope — literally. Here is some important information to ensure food safety at every stage of the supply chain.
1. Bacteria are everywhere. But they don’t have to ruin food. Mindfulness of microorganisms is key to keeping them under control in food production.
2. Don’t forget to look down. While many food safety regulations put a strong emphasis on microorganisms, it’s also important to keep pests in check. Rodents and insects are hungry for what you’re producing. Keeping them out in the first place is far easier than getting rid of them once they’ve set up shop.
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Your production line design can be a huge asset. When designing a food production facility, maintenance should be every bit as important as expedience. You don’t want to leave any difficult-to-reach areas in your facility, and “hollow” areas should be very limited and hermetically sealed when possible.
4. Make sure you’re using the right pump. Pretty much every food manufacturing application has a “correct” pump that must be used. You have to take into account all ingredients used, the end product, delicacy, viscosity, and so much more. The right pump will make your job so much easier, while the wrong pump can eat up a lot of resources in the long run.
5. Maintenance should be your top priority. As noted above, maintenance and sanitation should be a top priority — even above expediency. Your brand and your reputation depend on your ability to ensure safe, clean food products. If you slack on regular maintenance, then nothing else you do matters.
6. Wash your hands. It sounds so obvious, but personal hygiene is one of the most important factors to consider in food safety and sanitation. It’s also one of the easiest steps you can take. Ensure every worker that comes in contact with ingredients or equipment is well informed about proper sanitation and cleanliness — and make it as easy as possible for them to comply.
While each of these tips is important, they are just a sampling of the vast range of considerations in food manufacturing safety. It helps to have a seasoned business partner on your side. At PacMoore, we have a thorough understanding of all industry regulations and best practices. Contact our team today to learn more about how we can ensure that you have the safest food products possible, especially within our core competencies of dry blending, extrusion, spray drying, re-packaging, or consumer packaging.
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