Across
- 2. Documented system for identifying and controlling hazards, required by FSMA
- 4. First line of defense against foodborne illness
- 8. Ability to follow a food product through all stages of production
- 9. Common bacteria linked to raw poultry and recent cucumber recall
- 11. Action taken to remove unsafe food from the market
- 12. Process to reduce microbes on surfaces to safe levels
- 13. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – U.S. law focused on preventing, not reacting to, food safety issues
- 14. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) – Basic operational and environmental conditions required for producing safe food
- 15. A microorganism that can cause disease
Down
- 1. Risk-based practices to control known or foreseeable hazards
- 3. Pathogen often associated with ready-to-eat foods
- 5. First In, First Out (FIFO) – Inventory method ensuring older stock is used first
- 6. When allergens accidentally transfer to allergen-free foods
- 7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Equipment like gloves and aprons that protect against contamination
- 10. A substance that can cause an allergic reaction
