ABSTRACT
Sanitation in a food processing plant is to assure that the food product the company manufactures is wholesome and safe to eat. This usually means that the food does not contain any potential undesirable substances including:
Biological toxins Chemical toxicants Environmental contaminants Extraneous substances
To achieve this goal, a food processor with products sold crossing state lines in the United States uses the following approaches:
1. Implementing a basic food plant sanitation program.