ABSTRACT
The types and number of failure modes are directly related to the complexity of a processing system (David 1991, 1995). It is important to recognize that the bene…ts of aseptic processing of foods can be easily offset by the mechanical complexity of sterilizers and aseptic …llers, surge tanks, interfaces, improper validation and shakedown, inadequate delivery of appropriate methods of sterilization to processing equipment, raw product, container, lid, aseptic …ller, and maintenance decontamination (“active” or “passive”) of the aseptic tunnel or work zone.
