FREEZER MANAGEMENT TEAM AND PROGRAM
March 3, 2021
Internal and external expertise comprising cross-functional experts should be availed to build sound freezer management programs
Listeria Control Program
FREEZER CLEANING SYSTEMS
March 3, 2021
Freezers should include and implement well-designed and managed automated CIP sytems
FREEZER CLEANING PROCEDURES
March 3, 2021
Freezer management team should establish dedicated cleaning methods and cleaning products for freezers
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING OF FREEZERS
March 3, 2021
Visual inspections to identify potential moisture saturation of insulation and targeted EMP activities. Commonly overlooked components include, lights, conduits, hollow framework and floors and roof of freezers.
ZONING AND RISK ASSESSMENT
March 3, 2021
Site zoning (1-4) and hygienic zoning are defined based on risk assessment
ZONING AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLANS
March 3, 2021
Environmental monitoring program (EMP) actively detects Listeria spp. in the plant environment and aggressively focuses on Zones 1. 2, 3 & 4, enables early detection & elimination, and sites are reviewed frequently. The monitoring plan should be
VECTOR SAMPLING METHODS
March 3, 2021
Corrective actions are taken to eliminate the cause of an environmental positive are not only effective, appropriate and documented, but also shared with EM cross-funcational team and applied as appropriate. Positives are followed up with
TRAINING PERSONNEL ON ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FUNCTIONS
March 3, 2021
Employees performing EMP functions are properly trained in sampling techniques and site selection. Training also includes troubleshooting and investigational sampling (vectoring). Additionally, they are encouraged to research EMP improvements and upgrades for implementation. All training
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