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[alexAy]

Good morning,

 

I am brand new to SQF and had a question about EMP testing.  The previous SQF practitioner used protein residue test. Would this suffice or should I implement sending another form of testing.

 

Thank you. 

[kfromNE]

Need more info: RTE or NRTE. FDA or USDA item.

[alexAy]

We work with meat.

[kfromNE]

We work with meat.

Ready to eat or not ready to eat.

[alexAy]

Not ready to eat, my apologies.

[Scampi]

I would be at the VERY least be swabbing for 

 

e coli

 

generic listeria

 

total coliform

 

salmonella (if you're handling poultry or fowl)

 

Protein residue is only helpful to correct sanitation procedures

[Charles.C]

Hi Alex,

 

The Packing Procedure / Storage can also be of significance regarding status of System

 

It's a very different NRTE Product (and Standard) but I suggest the queries in this Post/parallel thread may be informative -

 

https://www.ifsqn.co...ds/#entry194141

[alexAy]

Thank you both! I was looking at the past audit and they said they sent in samples of our products for testing (Ecoli&Salmonella) and it was accepted by the auditor. Would this work for direct contact areas and just swab non-contact areas?