Using Protein Residue for EMP Testing
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.
Need more info: RTE or NRTE. FDA or USDA item.
We work with meat.
We work with meat.
Ready to eat or not ready to eat.
Not ready to eat, my apologies.
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
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 -
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?