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Sanitation for Dairy Processors

Dairy Sanitation Workshop with Industry Partners

NC State University Extension is partnering with Diversey, DFA Foods, and REMCO to present a hands-on workshop designed to provide the essentials of cleaning and sanitation in food processing facilities. Take part in activities that support the topics covered and earn a Certificate of Completion at the end of event.

Topics include:

  • Federal regulations pertaining to sanitation and
    environmental monitoring
  • Demonstrations on proper use of sanitizers and
    detergents
  • Sanitation verification methods including ATP and
    microbial analyses
  • Development of Sanitation Standard Operating
    Procedures (SSOPs)
  • Process of developing an environmental monitoring plan, including identifying sampling zones, implementing a sampling plan, and corrective actions
  • Consultations with instructors in developing and
    implementing your facilities sanitation program

Come learn about effective sanitation strategies and take part in this event while spaces are still available. Register soon: attendance is capped at XX people.

Topics Covered Day 1:

Welcome

Intro to Sanitation and Microbes Lesson

Facility Design

Equipment Design

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Activity – Facility and Equipment Design

Activity Debrief

LUNCH

Hygienic Zoning

Activity – Hygienic Zoning

Activity Debrief

Chemical Safety

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Cleaner Chemistry

Sanitizer Chemistry

Go to Farm

Farm Tour

Catered Dinner

Topics Covered Day 2:

Get breakfast & get seated

SSOP Activity

Writing SSOPs 

Cleaner & Sanitizer Activity

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Sanitation Procedures

COP systems

CIP Overview

LUNCH & Discuss CIP Tech

Look at CIP Systems (Howling Cow)

Record Keeping & Monitoring (includes Master Sanitation Schedule) 

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