Best method for handling corrugated boxes in a high care facility?
Hi, we have blue food contact bags for prep which we double bag having clear outer bag, which gets tossed in garbage. Any ideas on bringing full cases of corrugated boxes into high care area where you might be introducing contaminates on box.
I can do a risk assessment ...
- the full case is added as opened
- corrugated box gets broken down and stacked in one location in or outside of room
- corrugated box gets removed by another employee for that job only, wearing yellow or orange apron
Am I over thinking this or on the right track?
Do you have to bring the boxes in - what about just the contents?
The boxes contain raw materials needed in the HC processing room.
I'm looking for a proper debagging method to reduce the risk of contaminants. If I do not bringing in the raw materials in boxes ... where one staff member breaks down the boxes/ leaving the boxes outside the room; what would you suggest?
Thx.
Hi, we have blue food contact bags for prep which we double bag having clear outer bag, which gets tossed in garbage. Any ideas on bringing full cases of corrugated boxes into high care area where you might be introducing contaminates on box.
I can do a risk assessment ...
- the full case is added as opened
- corrugated box gets broken down and stacked in one location in or outside of room
- corrugated box gets removed by another employee for that job only, wearing yellow or orange apron
Am I over thinking this or on the right track?
Hi Annie,
It might help to know what product is involved. And perhaps the typical "condition" of boxes/bags.
A variety of thoughts/processes exist in these threads which may be of interest -
https://www.ifsqn.co...-from-lc-to-hc/
https://www.ifsqn.co...t-filling-hall/
https://www.ifsqn.co...-meat-products/
https://www.ifsqn.co...uct-processing/
Offhand the most popular basic idea for minimising contamination seems to favour segregation.
As far as specific risks are concerned, you might consider some actual micro measurements if that is considered the most likely hazard.