Generic HACCP Model for Thermally Processed Commercial

PROCESS CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
PROCESS CATEGORY : THERMALLY PROCESSED, COMMERCIALLY STERILE
PRODUCT EXAMPLE : PASTA SAUCE WITH MEAT (ACIDIFIED PRODUCT)
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS NEED TO BE ANSWERED WHEN DEVELOPING THE
PRODUCT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION:
1. COMMON NAME? PASTA SAUCE WITH MEAT
2. HOW IS IT TO BE USED? PRODUCT IS READY-TO-EAT; TYPICALLY
HEATED BEFORE CONSUMPTION. INTENDED
FOR PERSONS WITHOUT SPECIAL DIETARY
REQUIREMENTS OR PROBLEMS.
3. TYPE OF PACKAGE? GLASS JAR, SNAP-ON METAL LID
4. LENGTH OF SHELF LIFE, 2-3 YEARS UNDER COOL (e.g.,75 °F OF
AT WHAT TEMPERATURE? LOWER), DRY CONDITIONS; MUST BE
PROTECTED FROM FREEZING.
5. WHERE WILL IT BE SOLD? RETAIL
INTENDED USE? HEAT AND SERVE
CONSUMER? GENERAL PUBLIC
6. LABELING INSTRUCTIONS? NO SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.
7. IS SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION NONE REQUIRED.
CONTROL NEEDED?
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