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Ensuring Consumer Safety During Meat Processing

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In the United States, there are several foodborne illnesses linked to meat, causing dozens of outbreaks that send thousands of people to the hospital each year. Common culprits such as E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella and Campylobacter are not only present in living animals, but processing environments could also encourage the growth of these harmful pathogens.  

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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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