Simple Seafood HACCP Plan
Company Name: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Location: 123 Oceanview Drive, Coastal City, CA 94000
Plan Developed By: [YOUR NAME]
Date: January 15, 2060
I. Product Description
Product: Fresh Shrimp
Packaging: Vacuum-sealed plastic bags
Intended Use: Ready-to-eat after cooking
Shelf Life: 7 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen
Distribution: Refrigerated trucks to local grocery stores and restaurants
II. Hazard Analysis
Processing Step | Potential Hazards | Control Measures |
|---|
Receiving Raw Seafood | Biological (bacteria, parasites) | Inspect temperature at receiving; supplier certification required |
Storing Seafood | Physical (metal fragments) | Maintain proper storage conditions; regular checks on storage areas |
Thawing | Biological (pathogen growth) | Keep temperature below 5°C; monitor thawing time |
Processing (e.g., cutting, filleting) | Chemical (cleaning agents) | Regular sanitation checks; minimize the use of chemicals in proximity to seafood |
Packaging | Biological (cross-contamination) | Use clean, sanitized packaging equipment; employee training on hygiene |
III. Critical Control Points (CCPs)
CCP | Hazard | Critical Limit | Monitoring | Corrective Actions |
|---|
Receiving | Pathogen growth due to temperature | < 5°C (41°F) during transport | Inspect truck temperature on delivery; record in the logbook | Reject shipment if above the critical limit |
Thawing | Bacterial growth | Seafood temperature < 5°C | Monitor with a thermometer every 2 hours; maintain logs | Discard seafood if temperature exceeds 5°C |
Cooking (if applicable) | Incomplete cooking | Internal temperature ≥ 63°C (145°F) | Monitor with food thermometer at intervals; keep records | Re-cook until proper internal temp is reached |
IV. Monitoring Procedures
Receiving: When the delivery truck arrives, it's crucial to measure and confirm the temperature inside the vehicle, then accurately document and record this information in the receiving log for future reference and verification.
V. Corrective Actions
If a shipment arrives with seafood above the critical limit (e.g., higher than 5°C), reject the shipment, notify the supplier, and document the incident.
VI. Verification Procedures
VII. Recordkeeping
As part of your Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan, it is essential that you keep and organize a comprehensive collection of the following documents:
Receiving Log: Includes temperature checks, supplier certifications, and dates (e.g., logs dated from January 15, 2060).
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