Produce CCPs

Raw Produce Receiving and Quality Inspection

Control Point: Ensure all incoming produce meets safety and quality standards (e.g., free from pathogens, physical damage).
InterlinkIQ Feature: Supplier management module tracks incoming produce shipments, inspections, and testing results for contaminants (e.g., microbial testing).
Monitoring: Automated tracking of inspection data and quality control results through InterlinkIQ’s material verification system.
Critical Limit: Produce must comply with safety and quality standards, with all data managed through InterlinkIQ’s quality control module.

Control Point: Maintain optimal storage conditions to prevent spoilage, contamination, and pathogen growth.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Storage monitoring module tracks real-time temperature, humidity, and pest control measures in storage areas.
Monitoring: Continuous monitoring with automated alerts for temperature or humidity deviations via InterlinkIQ’s environmental control system.
Critical Limit: Storage conditions must adhere to specified temperature and humidity ranges, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Control Point: Ensure effective washing and sanitation processes to remove dirt, pathogens, and residues.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Sanitation control module tracks cleaning procedures, wash water quality, and sanitizing agent concentrations.
Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of washing conditions, including water temperature and sanitizing effectiveness, logged through InterlinkIQ’s sanitation system.
Critical Limit: All produce must be washed and sanitized effectively, verified through InterlinkIQ’s monitoring system.

Control Point: Ensure cutting and processing methods do not introduce contamination or compromise produce safety.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Process monitoring module tracks equipment cleanliness, maintenance schedules, and personnel hygiene practices.
Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of processing conditions with alerts for deviations via InterlinkIQ’s processing control system.
Critical Limit: All processing must comply with hygiene standards, verified through InterlinkIQ’s tracking system.

Control Point: Ensure proper packaging methods to prevent contamination and maintain product quality.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Packaging control module monitors packaging materials, sealing integrity, and tamper-proofing measures.
Monitoring: Automated monitoring of packaging processes with real-time alerts for defects, logged through InterlinkIQ’s packaging control system.
Critical Limit: Packaging must be secure and contamination-free, managed through InterlinkIQ’s system.

Control Point: Maintain proper temperature control during transportation to prevent spoilage and pathogen growth.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Transportation monitoring module tracks vehicle temperature and humidity levels in real time.
Monitoring: Continuous logging of transportation conditions via InterlinkIQ’s environmental monitoring system.
Critical Limit: Transportation conditions must meet specified temperature and humidity ranges, managed through InterlinkIQ.

Control Point: Ensure finished produce meets safety standards for microbial contamination and quality.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Finished product testing module tracks microbial tests, quality evaluations, and safety inspections for final produce.
Monitoring: Automated tracking of test results with real-time alerts for deviations through InterlinkIQ’s product testing system.
Critical Limit: Finished products must pass all safety and quality tests, managed through InterlinkIQ’s testing module.

Control Point: Ensure full traceability of all raw materials and finished produce.
InterlinkIQ Feature: Traceability module tracks batch numbers, supplier details, and production data in real time.
Monitoring: Continuous traceability is logged via InterlinkIQ’s system, ensuring quick recall management when necessary.
Critical Limit: 100% traceability is required, with all data captured in InterlinkIQ’s recall and traceability system.