Emergency Preparedness & Response Flashcards
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During a power outage lasting more than 4 hours, which action is MOST critical for a HACCP team managing refrigerated ready-to-eat foods?
Answer: Discard all product that exceeded safe temperature thresholds
Ready-to-eat refrigerated foods that exceed safe temperature thresholds (above 41°F for more than 4 hours) must be discarded to prevent foodborne illness.
A facility's emergency response plan should designate a specific individual to serve as the primary contact with regulatory agencies during a food safety crisis. This role is commonly called the:
Answer: HACCP Team Leader
The HACCP Team Leader typically serves as the primary regulatory contact during a crisis, ensuring accurate and timely communication with authorities.
Which document should be immediately consulted when a CCP monitoring device fails during production?
Answer: The HACCP plan's corrective action procedures for that CCP
HACCP corrective action procedures specify exactly what steps to take when a CCP monitoring device fails, including how to handle affected product.
A water main break contaminates the potable water supply used in a food processing facility. Under emergency HACCP protocols, the FIRST step should be:
Answer: Halt production and assess all processes that use water as an ingredient or for sanitation
All water-dependent processes must be halted and assessed immediately because contaminated water can introduce biological hazards at multiple points in production.
After a natural disaster damages a food facility, which criterion determines whether undamaged packaged products in a sealed warehouse can be released?
Answer: A documented assessment confirming no compromise to packaging integrity, temperature control, or contamination
A documented assessment evaluating packaging integrity, temperature history, and potential contamination is required before releasing any product after a disaster.
Which type of backup system is MOST essential for maintaining CCP temperature monitoring during an emergency?
Answer: Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) connected to automated monitoring equipment
A UPS ensures continuous power to automated CCP temperature monitoring equipment, preserving data integrity and real-time alerts during power disruptions.
When a HACCP emergency results in a potential product recall, what is the FIRST internal action the facility must take?
Answer: Place the affected product on hold and initiate traceability records review
Placing affected product on hold and reviewing traceability records allows the facility to identify the scope of the problem before taking further action.