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105 Horizon Business Park Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-531-8080 (phone) 315-531-8134 (fax). Contract Aseptic & Specialty Packaging
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105 Horizon Business Park Penn Yan, NY 14527 315-531-8080 (phone) 315-531-8134 (fax)
Contract Aseptic & Specialty Packaging (CASP, LLC) is a contract packaging company that has been established to provide aseptic packaging services to the food and beverage industry. Our focus is on, but not limited to, aseptic shelf stable packaging.
CASP, LLC Capabilities • FDA approved for low-acid products • Certified Kosher OU • Dairy, Non-Dairy, High Acid, Aseptic, ESL (Extended Shelf Life) • Food Service Bag-n-Box, Retail Stand Up Re-closable pouches • Flavored Milks, Yogurt, Smoothies, Ice Cream Mix, Coffee Whiteners and Specialty Beverages • Product Development, UHT Process Formulation
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it will bring current federal food processing safety rules up to date in an effort to provide additional protection against foodborne illness. The current GMPs were drawn up in 1986 and no longer reflect developments in science and technology, claims the FDA. FDA gears up for food safety rule revision By Jane Byrne, 13-Nov-2008 http://www.dairyreporter.com/Safety-Hygiene/FDA-gears-up-for-food-safety-rule-revision
Lab Functions • Internal Certification • Check for Pre and Post Pasteurization Contamination • Run Chemical and Microbial Analysis on Raw Milk
Chemical Analysis • Total Solids • Ph • Fat • Viscosity • Total Acidity • DMC – Direct Microbial Count
Microbial • Yeast • Mold • Coli form bacteria • Standard Plate Count • E-Coli & Salmonella
Food Protection - Packaging • Specialized bags • Irradiation • 2 Layer of Film • Fitments • Hermetically Sealed Caps • Product Accountability • Testing of Product at beginning, middle and end of run • Emergency Recall Procedure in Place
Safety and Security • Hair and Beard nets are required • Strict Hand washing Policy in place • Footbaths at all points of Entry into Processing Area • Emergency Procedures for Safety Hazards in place
Outstanding Issues • New Hire Challenges • Maintaining qualified work force • Training New Workers in proper safety and procedures • FDA & OSHA Regulations • Keeping current on all up to date regulations and procedures can be time consuming