Environmental monitoring programs are used to verify the effectiveness of sanitation procedures by collecting and testing samples from various surfaces and areas within a food processing facility to detect the presence of microorganisms, particularly pathogens or indicator organisms. Indicator organisms are microorganisms that, if present, indicate the potential for the presence of pathogens or unsanitary conditions. Environmental monitoring programs help to identify areas where sanitation procedures may be inadequate or where harborage sites for microorganisms exist. The program typically involves collecting samples from food c....
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