FSIS: “We just want to review your HACCP logs.” You, flipping through 47 pages of chicken-smeared binders: “Define... ‘review.’” #BoringCompliance #FSIS #FoodSafety #USDA #HACCP

A plant lost 3 days of production because: One log had the wrong date A second one was missing initials QA swore everything was done FSIS didn’t care. Compliance isn’t about what you know — it’s what you can prove. #HACCP #FoodSafety #USDA #BoringCompliance #FSIS

Most USDA plants don’t need “digital transformation.” They just need their HACCP logs not to look like they were written by a sleep-deprived intern during a forklift backup alarm test. #BoringCompliance #FSIS #HACCP #Agritech #USDA

To assist establishments in meeting food safety regulatory requirements, USDA-FSIS has released a new generic Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) model for ready-to-eat (RTE) fermented, salt-cured, and dried products. #foodsafety 👉MORE: brnw.ch/21wUSDN

Most HACCP plans don’t fail because of “complex science.” They fail because the logs look like they were filled out on the hood of a forklift… in pencil… during lunch. Clean logs = clean audits. #BoringCompliance #HACCP #FoodSafety #Agritech #FSIS #USDA

Plant A was running smoothly until FSIS showed up for a routine review. Out of 60 logs, 5 were missing initials. QA insisted everything was done — FSIS said “prove it.” Result? NR issued, re-training required, and a half-day shutdown. Compliance isn’t about intent. It’s about

Had a really interesting conversation with a plant owner today about labeling. We spoke about generic label approval vs. specific label approval from Label Submission and Approval System (LSAS)... This was a great resource for us during our conversation #BoringCompliance #HACCP

HACCP isn’t just a “food safety plan.” It’s a system that can make or break your plant during an inspection. Here’s a simple deep dive into how HACCP really works (and why most plants trip themselves up) 🧵 #BoringCompliance #HACCP #FoodSafety #Agritech #FSIS #USDA

HACCP = Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points 3 main goals: 1️⃣ Identify food safety hazards. 2️⃣ Put controls in place. 3️⃣ Monitor & document them. Sounds simple — until the “document them” part fails. #BoringCompliance #HACCP #FoodSafety #Agritech #FSIS #USDA

The 7 principles are the backbone: 1) Hazard analysis 2) Identify CCPs 3) Establish limits 4) Monitor CCPs 5) Corrective actions 6) Verify 7) Record keeping Skip one? FSIS has you. #BoringCompliance #HACCP #FoodSafety #Agritech #FSIS #USDA

3 common failure points I see: •Monitoring done but not recorded •Wrong date/time on logs •Missing signatures Each one = instant noncompliance. #BoringCompliance #HACCP #FoodSafety #Agritech #FSIS #USDA

Rodents pose serious risks to food processing and distribution facilities. Learn to detect activity early and implement a proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan in this #webinar. Join us to build a smarter prevention strategy. 🐁 brnw.ch/21wV5Fp 🐭

HACCP isn’t broken. The execution is. Train your team. Audit your own logs. Keep it lean & repeatable. Clean logs = clean audits. #BoringCompliance #HACCP #FoodSafety #Agritech #FSIS #USDA

beefmagazine.com/market-news/th… Good to know for anyone not in the industry. Maybe a few of us in the industry need a reminder as well.

What exactly is an SSOP? It’s your sanitation playbook—who cleans what, how, and how often. FSIS checks that you’re doing what you say. #BoringCompliance #HACCP #FoodSafety #Agritech #FSIS #USDA

Tip: When documenting thermometer calibrations, always record the date, time & initials. Missing one can cost you during an audit. #BoringCompliance #HACCP #FoodSafety #Agritech #FSIS #USDA