1、Lessons Learned in Foreign Material Program ManagementA Ready-to Eat Meat Processors Perspective MATT HENDERSON VP OF TECHNICAL SERVICES,LAND O FROSTAMERICAN FOOD SURE SUMMIT 2026Regulatory Environment FSIS Notice 34-12 required District Office Notification when product containing FM was know to be
2、in commerce.Later updated to CFR 418.2:Each official establishment must promptly notify the local FSIS District Office within 24 hours of learning or determining that an adulterated or misbranded meat,meat food,poultry,or poultry product received by or originating from the official establishment has
3、 entered commerce.02040608010012014016020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025USDA-FSIS Recalls Total RecallsFM Recalls31%=10 Year HighTypical Foreign Material Types Metal(equipment wear,fasteners)Plastic(belting,liners,tools)Rubber(gaskets,seals)Cardboard Bone fragmentsPackaging Material Detec
4、tion Is Necessary,But Not SufficientMetal detectionX-ray systemsVision systemsMagnetsScreens&sievesBut:Detection PreventionAvoid firefighting Internal vs.External vs.Unknown Source Some FM can be difficult to classify Blending raw materials from different suppliers can make downstream supplier attri
5、bution impossibleBlue poly plastic is ubiquitous externallyConsider process improvements to reduce the“Unknown”sourceSupplier Monitoring and EngagementIncoming inspection methods are risk basedUnique hazard of certain material types.i.e.Fresh versus Frozen Ensure supplier feedback loop Report and co
6、nfirm receipt within 24 hoursExpect CAPA protocols aligned with internal requirementsCollaborate for continuous improvement Expanding the Hazard AssessmentComprehensive equipment vulnerability mapping“Breakage mapping”by lineIdentification of high wear potential zonesRisk ranking by likelihood and d