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Description
Numerous very small meat processing facilities have experienced difficulties in
determining appropriate sanitation methods for use as interventions during
processing which are effective, yet affordable, in small scale operations.
Operators of very small plants have a desire and an innate need to maintain food
safety as much as larger operations. However, the feasibility of conducting many
sophisticated sanitation programs is limited due to economies of scale. Therefore
other novel sanitation programs need to be evaluated for small plant feasibility.
However, a major obstacle has been appropriate information for workers with
English as a second language. Therefore, information in a Spanish format would
be of great use for small processors in training employees.
A Spanish version of the previously produced CD will be developed for use with
Latino workers outlining recommended sanitation programs which are
economically feasible for small operations. This CD and related written materials
will be personally distributed and explained at the same workshops as the English
versions. In addition, as follow-up visits are conducted, efforts will be made to
determine the effectiveness of the Spanish version as well. At the conclusion of
the project, the CD will be released to USDA for appropriate distribution.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 9/25/03 → 9/24/04 |
Funding
- Food Safety and Inspection Service: $13,000.00
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