While most products have strict temperature ranges, pharmaceuticals are extremely sensitive. It is critical to maintain a safe temperature range for vaccines and medications in transport and in storage.
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If you’re in charge of food safety for a chain restaurant you probably ask yourself the same question every day, “Is our food being stored and handled properly to ensure compliance?” Across all your locations, you’re not likely to find someone with the answer you need. But, there is an FDA study that can point you in the right direction.
As a pharmacist, you’re already meticulous about the human factors that can affect a patient’s medication. Double-checking prescriptions, measuring dosages with care, and confirming the patient’s identity are all second nature to you. You probably also follow the general CDC guidelines about storing medications to keep them safe and effective. You keep vaccines in the refrigerator, for instance, and hope that...
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a system designed to identify and prevent safety hazards during food production and distribution. It includes steps to avoid problems before they occur and correct deviations as soon as they are detected.
YOUR HACCP PLAN: A TOP-DOWN PRIORITY
A HACCP food safety plan is a best practice for all large-scale food services and restaurant chains. These days, when multiple product recalls worry consumers, it’s good insurance to develop a program to protect your company. It all starts with a firm commitment by top management to producing safe food and training employees to ensure it.
According to the USDA, 70% of consumers think thatfood tastes better or of higher quality if it is labeled organic. But, is it actually better for you just because it says ‘organic’ on the packaging?
