FOOD SAFETY Flashcards
HACCP
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
A systematic approach to identification, evaluation and control of food safety hazard
HACCP
An internationally-recognized system/standard for Food Safety Management
HACCP
When was HACCP was pioneered?
1960’s during Apollo Program
Who adapted the HACCP?
Many food processors and
US Gov
It is designed to minimize the risk of Food hazard
HACCP
Principles of HACCP
Conduct Hazard Analysis
Determin CCP
Establish critical limits
Establish monitoring procedures
Establish corrective action
Establish verification procedures
Establish record-keeping and documentation procedures
Any bacterium, virus, or protozoan that is capable of causing illness that grown or may be carried on food
Microbiological hazards
Well known examples of MB Hazards
Campylobacter, Listeria, and Salmonella
A food-borne virus
Norwalk type virus
Example of protozoan that may be food borne
Giardia
Examples of Chem. Hazards
Excessive or toxic amounts of heavy metlas, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, preservatives, disinfectants, detergents and cleaning compounds
Objects that get into food or are already present in food that may cause illness, injury or distress
Physical Hazards
Examples of physical hazards
glass
metal fragments
hair
insects
Consisting of individuals who have specific knowledge and expertise appropriate to product and process
HACCP Team