1、Michael Ciepiela,SSMBBMichael Ciepiela,SSMBBVice President of Quality&Continuous ImprovementSouthern SpecialtiesCLOSING THE GAPS CLOSING THE GAPS IDENTIFYING CRITICAL PROCESS TOUCHPOINTS THAT MAKE-OR-BREAK FOOD SAFETYAbout UsFounded in 1990 in Pompano Beach,FLSpecialize in produce mainly green beans
2、,asparagus,avocados,and other produce commodities for Processing,Repack,and Cold Storage200,000 sq.ft.refrigerated facility Manufacture 100,000lb per dayReceive 2 million pounds per dayAgendaWhy do process gaps exist?What would be considered a critical touchpointCost of OversightCompliance Based or
3、Prevention FocusedFollowing the supply chainGap Assessment TechniquesStrengthening and MaintainingWhy do Food Safety Programs still have gaps?Strong procedural program does not always equate to executed daily tasksWhat drives shortcuts in process manufacturing?Operation demandsRoutine Tribal Knowled
4、geDocumentation:Intended vs ActualControls may exist but not adequately monitoredStrong audit scores sometimes leads to false sense of complianceThe What Critical Process Touchpoint Any specific moment in a manufacturing process where a food safety risk can be introduced,amplified,or controlled.May
5、not necessarily be CCPs or Preventative Control PointsTypically risk that hasnt been identified in a food safety planHighly dependents on human behavior and consistencyCritical Process TouchpointsPeopleProductMethodEnvironmentEquipmentOversight CostBiggest and most obvious:Product AffectedAudit find
6、ings:minor,major,or criticalRegulatory Visits:Swab-a-thonCan a minor gap turn into a recall?Compliance Based or Preventative MeasureChecklist drivenDocumentation FocusedReactive CorrectionsCompliance BasedRisk driven decision making program validationsProactive MeasuresShop Floor PresencePrevention