SSOP SANITATION STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Presenter: M. A.“Peachie” Cline Burlin, D.V.M.

EACH ESTABLISHMENT MUST DEVELOP IMPLEMENT MAINTAIN

Direct product contamination or adulteration SSOP ADDRESSES Direct product contamination or adulteration

WHAT’S IN THE SSOP? Pre-operational sanitation procedures Procedure frequency Responsible personnel Records Signature/Date

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS INCLUDE Product disposition Restoration of sanitation Prevention of recurrence

FSIS Responsibilities: Verifications Basic Compliance Other Compliance

FSIS VERIFICATION Basic Compliance Basic Checklist Pre-op and operational procedures Frequency Responsible personnel Records Signature/date

FSIS VERIFICATION Other Compliance Review records Direct Observations Hands-on tests

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