ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Logistics Trained on Latest FSMA Requirement Regarding Food Handling

is now in compliance with another component of the U.S. Food & Drug Administrationâ€™s the pillar regarding sanitary transportation of human and animal food.

â€œWe developed our own training program to ensure that ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ associates, which includes our truck drivers, are compliant with this important FSMA pillar,â€ explained Aaron Henderson, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Logistics director of loss prevention. â€œWe incorporated FDA materials, third-party assistance, guidance from industry organizations and previous internal materials. We are also requiring annual refresher courses for all related personnel.â€

According to Cristy Sinclair, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ food safety manager, all ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ truck drivers handling food products (about 1,000 in all) have received the necessary training. Overall, over 4,500 truck drivers.

What are some key parts of this training?

Ensuring proper documentation and maintenance of related records, training and procedures
Understanding of temperature control tools in preventing food from becoming unsafe
Proper maintenance of temperature controlled trucks
Correct cleaning procedures for trailers that transport food products
General food safety best practices for sanitary and safe conditions

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By Alen Beljin

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