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Safety and Security for Food Processors

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Temperature and humidity monitoring are critical processes which must be implemented to protect consumers and help businesses run successfully. With more than 250 foodborne diseases known to researchers, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that each year 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, and 3,000 of them die due to complications. To keep those numbers down, governments around the world enforce strict regulations to ensure the proper handling of food from production to distribution.

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Do I Need A HACCP Plan? The Requirements Broken Down By Industry

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HACCP is an internationally recognized system for preventing safety hazards in food, so it’s not a surprise that a HACCP plan is required for most processed foods on the market. However, one HACCP plan will not meet government requirements for every industry. Specific industry standards are determined by the industry regulators.

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