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Food Safety and Quality Systems in Developing Countries
Volume II: Case Studies of Effective Implementation
1st Edition - November 22, 2016
Editor: André Gordon
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780128012260
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eBook ISBN:9780128013502
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Food Safety and Quality Systems in Developing Countries, Volume 2: Case Studies of Effective Implementation begins with a general overview of some of the issues and considerations that impact effective implementation of food safety and quality systems and put this in the context of some of the more noteworthy foodborne illness incidents in the recent past.This book is a rich source of information about the practical application of food science and technology to solving food safety and quality problems in the food industry. Students, researchers, professionals, regulators and market access practitioners will find this book an irreplaceable addition to their arsenal as they deal with issues regarding food safety and quality for the products with which they are working.
Explores the keys to effective implementation of Food Safety and Quality Systems (FSQS), with a focus on selected, specific food safety and quality challenges in developing countries and how these can be mitigated
Provides a treasure trove of information on tropical foods and their production that have applicability to similar foods and facilities around the world
Presents case studies examining national, industry-wide or firm-level issues, and potential solutions
Food safety practitioners, regulators around the world; trade practitioners, international trade lawyers, exporters in developing countries (globally), buyers interested in imports from developing countries, international organizations, universities and lecturers on food safety, food export trading house businesses; Consultants, Food Science students, agriculture students
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction: effective implementation of food safety and quality systems: prerequisites and other considerations
Abstract
Introduction
Food safety and quality
Food safety and quality considerations in accessing and developing export markets
Conclusions
Endnotes
2: Food safety–based strategies for addressing trade and market access issues
Abstract
Introduction
Sources of contamination in foods and foodborne illnesses
Meeting market requirements
Conclusions
Endnotes
3: Case study: Improving the quality and viability of a traditional beverage—Irish Moss
Abstract
Introduction
Background to the case study
Approach to the technical support intervention
Outcome of the first intervention
Equipment and supplies
An assessment of the quality-related issues and proposed solutions
The second intervention
Subsequent technical interventions
Conclusions
Endnotes
4: Case study: food safety and quality systems implementation in small beverage operations—Mountain Top Springs Limited
Abstract
Introduction
Background to bottled water exports and Mountain Top Springs Limited
Food safety and quality considerations
The improvement opportunity and process and system description
Food safety and quality system implementation
Process and systems upgrade at Mountain Top Springs Limited
Business impact of the implementation: cost/benefit comparison
Summary of the benefits
Conclusions and lessons learned
Endnotes
5: Case study: formula safe foods—sauces
Abstract
Formula safe foods
Browning
Case study 1: UL Manufacturing’s Browning made by the traditional method
Case study 2: Walkerswood Browning and browning made by other processes
Case study 3: soy sauce as a formula safe food
Case study 4: Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning and other cold fill and hold products
Outcome and conclusions
Endnotes
6: Case study: formula safe foods—canned pasteurized processed cheese
Abstract
Introduction
Case study 1: proving compliance of canned pasteurized processed cheese with US thermal processing and safety requirements
Market access prohibition: imposition of the import alert
Scientific background to Tastee processed cheddar cheese production
Formulation safety of Tastee canned processed cheese
FRI’s assessment of the data on the thermal process and product safety
Resolution of the problem and regaining market access
Implementation of the recommendations from FRI and regaining of the market access
Conclusions
Case study 2: attaining compliance of canned pasteurized processed cheese with Canadian requirements
Challenge study: survival of selected pathogens in Tastee Canadian formulation processed cheese
Endnotes
7: Case study: application of appropriate technologies to improve the quality and safety of coconut water
Abstract
Introduction
Quality and processing of coconut water
Case study 1: development of objective easy-to-use approaches to manage the quality, safety, and shelf life of coconut water
Conclusions
Case study 2: modification of the production of bottled coconut water to improve its quality, safety, and shelf life
The nascent coconut water industry in the Caribbean
Recommended process and applicable quality assurance for coconut water produced by the traditional method
Summary
Endnotes
8: Case study: FSQS in solving market access prohibition for a vegetable product—callaloo (Amaranthus sp.)
Abstract
Introduction
Case study: production of callaloo with compliant extraneous matter levels
Approach to addressing the market access prohibition (import alert)
Optimizing the agronomy of the growing of callaloo (Amaranthus sp.)
Development of quality assurance criteria
The quality assurance program
Petitioning the FDA to lift the import alert
Conclusions
Case study: contamination of callaloo (Amaranthus sp.) with pesticides residues
Cause of the problem
Resolution of the problem
Conclusions and lessons learned
Endnotes
9: Case study: addressing the problem of Alicyclobacillus in tropical beverages
Abstract
Introduction
Thermophilic acidophilic bacteria in foods and beverages
Case study: protecting tropical beverages against Alicyclobacillus-mediated spoilage and the resultant possible brand damage
Summary, conclusions, and lessons learned
Endnotes
10: Conclusions and lessons learned: steps for successful Food Safety and Quality System (FSQS) systems implementation
Abstract
Conclusions and lessons learned
Summary of the steps for successful implementation of a food safety and quality system
A step-by-step guide to the implementation of a food safety and quality system
Scientific information to support FSQS
Endnotes
References
Index
No. of pages: 332
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: November 22, 2016
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780128012260
eBook ISBN: 9780128013502
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André Gordon
Dr. André Gordon is the Managing Director of Technological Solutions Limited, a Caribbean-based food science and technology service provider. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in food safety and quality systems training, auditing, and implementation, and has consulted widely for clients including the Centre for Development of Enterprise, COLEACP, the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, and the Inter-American Development Bank, among others. Dr. Gordon possesses over 30 years of experience in the provision of solution-oriented technical assistance to the agribusiness sector in the Caribbean, North and Central America, Western and Southern Africa, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. He is an International HACCP Alliance, 21 CFR 117 (PC Rules) and Better Process Control School Lead Trainer and a recognized Processing Authority.