This week’s Tip focuses on preventing allergen cross-contact with proper general structural and equipment maintenance and sanitation (cleaning). It is advisable to read and think about the reasoning provided by the FDA to justify including allergen cross-contact prevention in the updated GMPs.
General maintenance, 110.35(a)
Clarification: Improper cleaning and sanitizing that leaves food residues on utensils or equipment may result in the transfer of food allergens from utensils or equipment to food, food-contact surfaces, or food packaging materials that come in contact with the improperly cleaned and sanitized surfaces.
Proposed § 117.35(a)
Would require that cleaning and sanitizing of utensils and equipment be conducted in a manner that protects against cross-contact and contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, or food-packaging materials.
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