Food Safety Topics

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Across
  1. 2. A bacteria that can grow in cold, wet areas like drains and coolers and is a major environmental concern in dairy plants
  2. 5. Relating to microorganisms that can impact food safety, such as bacteria or yeast
  3. 6. A step in a process where loss of control could directly lead to a food safety risk
  4. 8. Dividing the plant into areas (Zone 1–4) based on risk of contamination to help focus cleaning and testing
  5. 9. Proving that a process (like pasteurization or cleaning) actually works to control hazards
  6. 10. Personal cleanliness practices, like handwashing, that prevent contamination of food
  7. 12. The approval step when product is verified safe and allowed to ship to customers
  8. 13. A critical control factor used to slow or stop bacterial growth in food products
  9. 14. A harmful bacteria often associated with raw ingredients that can spread if cross-contamination occurs
  10. 16. A system that cleans the inside of tanks and pipes without taking them apart
  11. 17. A monitoring program that tests different areas of the plant for bacteria like Listeria
  12. 19. A quick test used in plants to check if a surface has been properly cleaned
  13. 21. A food safety system that focuses on identifying risks in a process before they happen and putting controls in place
  14. 22. A microorganism that can cause illness if it gets into food
  15. 24. Routine checks, like testing or record reviews, to confirm processes are still working correctly
Down
  1. 1. Product that is reused or added back into production and must be controlled to prevent contamination or mix-ups
  2. 3. The process of properly cleaning and disinfecting equipment to prevent bacteria buildup
  3. 4. A heating process used in dairy to kill harmful bacteria before the product is packaged
  4. 7. When something unsafe, like bacteria or chemicals, gets into food or onto a food contact surface
  5. 11. When allergens accidentally transfer from one product or surface to another
  6. 15. A food ingredient, like milk or nuts, that can cause a serious reaction if it ends up in the wrong product
  7. 18. The ability to track a product from raw material all the way to the finished product and customer
  8. 20. When food goes bad due to microbial growth, causing off odors, taste, or texture
  9. 21. A status placed on product that prevents use or shipment until it is confirmed safe
  10. 23. A sticky layer of bacteria that can form on equipment and is very difficult to remove if not cleaned properly