ADF - American Dehydrated Foods, Inc: Food Safety

FOOD SAFETY

HACCP/SPC are two of the most powerful tools in the industry used to control or improve a manufacturing process.

HACCP, or Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points, has been used in the food industry for years, and was recently adopted by the USDA for use in all food plants. Its intended use is the monitoring and control of a specific processing point. At ADF, HACCP is a tool used to help us control all important aspects in our process. We feel that meeting our customers' specifications is our prime goal, and HACCP helps us do that.

SPC, or Statistical Process Control, is another tool that helps us make sure we are meeting our HACCP requirements. By measuring the things that can be measured, we can observe how those results may vary; and by understanding what causes our processes to vary, we can control them better. This control results in a more consistent product that performs
as promised.

In addition, all ADF spray-drying facilities are inspected annually by the American Institute of Baking (AIB), a human food manufacturing inspection service. All ADF plants have received the “SUPERIOR” rating, AIB's highest.

ADF practices multiple quality assurance procedures to ensure the customer receives a 100% quality product. Products are guaranteed through laboratory testing, and the industry's leading quality procedures.

HACCP:
• Every ADF plant uses HAACP.
• Each product made has an HACCP plan.
• HACCP audits are conducted regularly.
ADF uses the "TEAM" approach for management of our processes.
• Our operators are the experts and control the processes.
• Operators use SPC as a process control and problem-solving tool.
• Operators follow strict SMPs and Specifications during the process.
• All operators are trained in the 'team approach' to problem solving.
ADF facilities are inspected and certified by the American Institute of Baking (A.I.B.).
ADF facilities are inspected annually, using an Internal Corporate Audit Program.
ADF uses fresh ingredients.
• All ingredients purchased meet strict specifications.
• Most of our ingredients originate at USDA inspected facilites.
R & D observes and approves ALL production processes prior to releasing a new product to production.
• We maintain a formal approval system for Standard Manufacturing Procedures, specifications and labels.
• No changes are made to a process without approval from R & D, Quality Services, Production, and Sales and Marketing.
In Plant Analytical Laboratories
• Each ADF production facility regularly samples, tests, and validates each product as within specification during the manufacturing process.
• Every ADF product is lab tested for microbacteria and must be cleared prior to shipment to customers.

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