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Biofilm Removal Per Michael Cramer, “Once a biofilm is determined to be present, it’s critical to remove the film and prevent if from re-forming. The removal, and prevention, are primarily through the sanitation process; using an effective chemical to help breakdown the film protective layer, employing mechanical action and application of a sanitizer that is […]

Biofilm Formation Per Michael Cramer, “Those of us in the food industry have encountered the frustration of sudden and unexpected changes in our microbiological findings. Our results on product samples, environmental swabs or shelf life have been at acceptable levels and then…bam…product testing is high, we get environmental positives or shelf life drops unexpectedly. Chances […]

Bacterial Differentiation Per Michael Cramer, “Bacterial differentiation is a means of identifying various types of bacteria associated with food ingredients and the manufacturing environment. Primary methods for bacterial differentiation include; Bacteria Shape, Gram Staining, Spore Formation and Nutrient Metabolism. Bacterial differentiation is briefly explained in the slide below and in greater detail in Chapter 3 […]

Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures Michael Cramer says, “Think about when you were first starting out in the food industry, for example, in a FSIS regulated meat and poultry facility. Or, you transitioned from a FDA regulated facility to a USDA establishment. What do you need to do for an effective Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure? The […]