Food Safety Interventions Information
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Trimming
Since 1994, AQIS has prescribed zero tolerance for the carcase contaminants ingesta, faeces, milk and urine. Trimming of the affected product is an acceptable corrective action. Trimming can be combined with other technologies to help remove contamination.
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| INTERVENTION SUMMARY | |
|---|---|
Location |
Abattoir slaughter floor |
Intervention Type |
Removal of spot contamination |
Treatment Time |
Variable |
Regulations |
Accepted worldwide |
Effectiveness |
Can be very effective if done well |
Likely Cost |
On-going labour costs |
Value for Money |
Good, but labour may be expensive |
Plant or Process Changes |
Can be done on any existing slaughter floor where space permits. Requires considerable labour May need some additional work platforms |
Environmental Impact |
Waste trim is produced |
Occupational Health and Safety |
Trimmers will be working with knives and may be working on raised platforms |
Advantages |
Can be combined with final QA inspection No major capital cost apart from installation of appropriate workstations |
Disadvantages or Limitations |
Unskilled trimmers can remove ans waste valuable product Heavy trimming may affect compliance with product specifications Can lead to surface drying in chillers if protective fascia is removed |
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