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CONSUMER SAFETY UPDATE June 2007. P. DAVID TAYLOR CONSUMER SAFETY OFFICER HQ/HS SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE. Key Points. Food & HBA Recalls Food Safety Training Common Inspection Findings Integrated Pest Management Cleaning & Sanitizing Protocols. Food & HBA Recalls.
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CONSUMER SAFETY UPDATEJune 2007 P. DAVID TAYLOR CONSUMER SAFETY OFFICER HQ/HS SAN ANTONIO FIELD OFFICE
Key Points • Food & HBA Recalls • Food Safety Training • Common Inspection Findings • Integrated Pest Management • Cleaning & Sanitizing Protocols
Food & HBA Recalls • Numbers Are Increasing • Mixed Bag Of Alert Systems • DeCA Alert Messages • Supplier Alert Messages • DSC-P Alerts & ALFOODACT Messages • Best Online Source: www.Recalls.gov
Food Safety Training • DOFS Course: 23 – 27 July • FMI ‘Super Safe Mark’ Course • Initial Training & Certification • Key Managers Are First Priority • Store Level Training Requirements • Follow Local Installation Protocols • Goal: Standard DeCA-Wide Program
Common Inspection Findings • ‘Out-Dated’ Opened Deli Items • ‘Suspect’ Handwashing Practices • Lack of ‘Timely’ Self-Inspections • Eating & Drinking In Prohibited Areas
Common Inspection Findings • Unlabeled Containers of ????? • Wrong Sanitizer Concentration • Using ‘Quats’ On Pre-Cut FF&V • Using Steel Wool In Prohibited Areas • Elevated Informal ‘ATP’ Swab Results
Integrated Pest Management Practices • ‘Absolute’ Preventative Program • Installation vs Contractor Support • Facility Survey & Site Map • Periodic Visits & Out-Brief Reports • Problems With Light Traps • Change Bulbs Every Six Months • Change ‘Sticky Tape’ Every Two Months
Cleaning & Sanitizing Protocols • Must Use ‘Approved’ Products • Best Water Temperature Ranges • Cleaning: 110° – 120° F • Rinsing: NMT 140°F • Sanitizing: 75° - 100°F • ‘Glug-Glug-Glug’ Is Still Common • Too Much Chlorine Bleach Being Used
‘Help Me – Help You’ • Copies Of Inspection Reports • Need To Know: • Your Sanitation Coordinators • Personnel DOFS Trained & Certified • Feel Free To Contact Me Any Time
Summary of Key Points • Food & HBA Recalls • Food Safety Training • Common Inspection Findings • Integrated Pest Management • Cleaning & Sanitizing Protocols
HOW CAN I HELP? QUESTIONS?
Contact Info • P. David Taylor • Cell: (210) 382-6173 • Fax: (210) 221-4680 DSN: 471-4680 • Email: p.david.taylor@deca.mil