Foreign material is introduced in two ways: via raw materials and internally by the production process. They offer different challenges and require specific strategies to address them.
As the food production environment should not be a source of biological, chemical or physical contamination, the different steps to mitigate those risks will be examined in terms of hygienic zoning.
The Center for Produce Safety answers crucial produce-specific food safety questions, providing science-proven results that are ready to use in the real world. It has successfully fostered a truly unique partnership, bringing together leaders from industry, government, and academia.