Food safety continues to be a top priority for bakers and snack manufacturers. No company wants to sell tainted products to consumers, issue recalls, potentially damage its brand or be penalized by the FDA. Implementing stringent sanitation procedures—equipment, facility and employee—and investing in the right tools are essential for preventing food-safety problems and meeting new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) guidelines.
When it comes to food-processing equipment, today’s equipment manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to make their machines easier to clean and maintain. High-grade materials, easily accessible parts, seamless construction and numerous other design features help facilitate cleaning and foster food safety, but they’re only part of the equipment sanitation equation. Food-processing equipment still has to be cleaned properly.