FDA - Food Safety

[Musicphan]

FYI .. Roasters. FDA updated a few standards for food safety. Seems like a change is recommending using cloth face masks during production.

https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safet...coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19#precautions

 

[Musicphan]

I worry about the "Launder reusable face coverings before each daily use" part. Who will check?

Nobody... but the reality is most people that are producing are being uber safe... I know I am. Food Safety is key!

 

[NorthSouth]

Fully agree.
Being very sanitary under normal circumstances is crucially important.
What would happen to your business if it was closed due to a public health issue?
Now that said, these are not "normal circumstances", so thinking of ways to be even more careful is paramount.

 

[Musicphan]

Agree... on a personal level I never want to get anyone sick EVER, I go above and beyond FDA guidelines even before this COVID mess. I can't say everyone is like that but I know a lot of my peers feel the same way.

 

[topher]

I read this post yesterday and then got a call from the FDA asking to verify my address, website and company name. Weird.

 

[PinkRose]

I read this post yesterday and then got a call from the FDA asking to verify my address, website and company name. Weird.

I hope it was really the FDA and not someone who is gathering information to Scam you.

 

[wmark]

Lucky for me, one of the partners is a federal food inspector

 

[topher]

It was the FDA. They are making us now register with them(no fee). I assume with this will come with a bunch of new paperwork.

 

[Musicphan]

It was the FDA. They are making us now register with them(no fee). I assume with this will come with a bunch of new paperwork.

I assume from your comment you weren't before... if any roaster is doing wholesale you have to register your Food Processing Plant. I don't really see much other than changing passwords every quarter and updating your files online each year. They work hand-in-hand with our local health department. Surprisingly they are more helpful than difficult to work with (at least in my region). They will, however, do inspections unannounced ..

 

[wmark]

My business partner said it was coming, just didn't know when. To get ahead of the curve you have to create and post an action plan/protocols for dealing with any issues that may arise.

i.e. are you skids 12 - 18 inches away from the wall? Inspectors want to be able to look behind all the way down