FOOD SAFETY
TRUE OR FALSE:
It is ok to store items under the mezzanine as long as no washing is being done upstairs.
FALSE:
Under no circumstance shall items be stored underneath the still mezzanine! Storing items (such as drums, trays or racks) increases the likely hood for a foreign material to end up in material as well contamination taking place.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Chemicals only need to be labeled if they are new or unfamiliar.
FALSE!
ALL CONTAINERS CONTAINING CHEMICALS SHALL BE NAMED AT ALL TIMES!!!
Whose responsibility is it to report any breakdown?
It is the responsibility of all employees to report any events of breakdown.
What is put on pallets by quality control to let employees know that a raw material is either ready for release or not ready to be used yet?
HOLD & ACCEPTED STICKERS.
Hold stickers are used for items that are not yet ready to be used.
Accepted stickers are used for items that are ready to be used in production areas.
What must you do when you see a pest?
Internal Pest Control worker or a Custodial worker must be notified immediately. In the event that neither are present/available, Management or a Supervisor shall be notified.
What shall always be covered in order to prevent contamination?
DRUMS! Covering drums keeps foreign materials, bacteria's, insects, etc.
Allowing defects in an environment increases the likelihood of negative behaviors/nonconformities. This is known as the_____ _____ _____.
BROKEN WINDOW CONCEPT - Studies have shown that defects in an environment (such as broken windows) increase the likelihood of negative behaviors/nonconformities.
Whose responsibility is it to report missing or needed labels?
It is the responsibility of all FHI workers to report if any labels are missing or needed.
What kind of blades are not allowed at FHI?
SNAP OFF BLADES!
Using snap off blades increases the probability of a foreign material being present in finished material.
Name at least 2 methods used to keep pests from infesting the buildings.
Bait stations, glue traps & keeping the doors closed at ALL times when not in use.
What shall be with dumpers in the blending room while material(s) are being dumped?
THE APPROPRIATE FORMULA!!! Dumpers not having the appropriate formula can (and has) lead to many mistakes taken place.
TRUE OR FALSE:
All pesticides must be stored in an area out of reach from production workers, however, it does not need to be locked.
FALSE:
ALL PESTICIDES MUST BE STORED IN A LOCKED AREA AND SEPERATE FROM ALL INGREDIENTS, CLEANING MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS & DISINFECTANTS.
TRUE OR FALSE:
Temporary repairs are ok to be performed by trained individuals with the direct approval from FHI management.
TRUE!
Temporary repairs shall never be performed without direct approval from F.H.I. Management. However, if a temporary repair must be made in the event of an emergency, it must be performed in a fashion that does not jeopardize the food safety or legality of F.H.I.’s products.
What is FHIs #1 defense against foreign material?
SCREENING! Screens must be inspected by qualified individuals BEFORE AND AFTER a pack off to ensure that there are no large holes in the screen that would allow large particles through.
TRUE OR FALSE:
It is ok to store product or equipment near or under insectocutors as long as custodial has completed their checks for the month.
FALSE:
Product and equipment shall not be stored near these traps. Pests can become a source of contamination for the product or equipment that is being stored under it.
What is the #1 reason for recalls?
UNDECLARED ALLERGENS
Who is responsible for providing cleaning and sanitizing agents to production staff for use?
SUPERVISORS
What must you do with labels that are on containers that are being disposed of?
Any container that is being removed from service shall have its label defaced. Line through the label and/or wording with a marker to signify that that is no longer what the container is being used for.
What are the 3 zones and an example for each zone at FHI?
ZONE 1: FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
ZONE 2: NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT LIKELY TO BE A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
ZONE 3: NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES LIKELY TO BE A SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
Name at least 2 methods used to prevent birds from becoming a contamination issue.
Spinning Reflective Devices, Spikes, keeping doors closed when not in use.
What are the 5 Allergens (along with their colors) present at FHI?
Soybean (Green), Wheat (Red), Crustacean (Orange), Mollusk (Purple) & Fish (Pink)
Chemical containers shall have these 2 things declared on them:
1). WHAT CHEMICAL IT IS CONTAINING.
2). THE POTENCY OF THE CHEMICAL.
What are at least 4 of the 6 items items that must be present on a bucket containing raw materials?
BONUS: EXTRA 100 POINTS IF ALL 6 ARE NAMED.
Material Name, Lot Number, Allergen(s) (If Present), Weight, Date And Workers Initial.
Who shall be the responsible party to decide the disposition of all non-conforming product?
MANAGEMENT!
A destruction notification form shall be completed if any product is to be destroyed.
Whose responsibility is it to oversee and monitor FHIs pest control program? HINT: 2 PEOPLE
It is the responsibility of the Chief Compliance Officer and Quality Control Manager to establish and monitor this program. It is the responsibility of FHI’s pest control technicians to maintain this program.