Food Industry Month: Conclusion
Week 1: Environmental Monitoring
Recognising food safety and quality issues
As the world increasingly recognises food safety and food quality failures, there’s more emphasis on the environmental monitoring programs. Read more…
Environmental monitoring for spoilage organisms
Environmental monitoring is used by food production companies to plan for microbial spoilage as it allows them to address the issues as they arise. Read more…
The importance of identifying specific goals in environmental monitoring
Although there isn’t a universally recognised framework for environmental monitoring, there are some approaches which are consistent with other parts of food safety and quality management e.g. HACCP. Read more…
Products mentioned this week:
3M Petrifilm Rapid Aerobic Plates Introduction Video
3M™ Clean-Trace™ LM1 Hygiene Monitoring and Management System
Hygiena™ EnSURE Touch Luminometer
Week 2: Hygiene Monitoring
Guide to ATP monitoring
ATP monitoring is a quick, simple-to-use testing method for assessing the cleanliness of surfaces in food processing facilities. Food and beverage facilities are using ATP monitoring to validate that there is no presence of ATP. Read more…
Swabbing Techniques
Learn how to achieve accurate and reliable swabbing on surfaces and machinery at your facility. Use our tips and directions on how to activate both 3M and Hygiena swabs. Read more…
Products mentioned this week:
3M Clean-Trace Positive Controls for ATP Hygiene Monitoring Systems
3M™ Clean-Trace™ Surface ATP Swabs
Hygiena™ UltraSnap™ Surface ATP Test
Azospray Hard Surface Disinfectant
Week 3: Allergens
Did You Know… 10 Facts About Food Allergies
Kicking allergen week off with 10 facts about Allergens. Some might be familiar, some may come as a surprise!
A guide to General Allergen Monitoring
Learn about allergens in production areas, kitchens and restaurants. Find information about training your staff, ensuring surfaces are cleaned and where allergen information should be visible. Read more…
Products mentioned this week:
Neogen Reveal 3-D Rapid Allergen Tests
3M™ Allergen Protein Rapid Tests
Hygiena™ AllerFlow Gluten Swabs
r-Biopharm RIDA QUICK Soy Tests
Hygiena AlerTox® Sticks for Allergen Detection
Week 4:
What is M.A.P?
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (M.A.P) is used to extend the shelf life of fresh food products. All foods have different gas compositions. Red meat needs high levels of oxygen to maintain the red colour, vegetables usually need a three-gas mixture and bread require low levels of oxygen to avoid mould. Read more…
Products mentioned this week:
Testo 270 – Cooking Oil Tester
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (Map-Pak) Analysers
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