P3 Allergen Control Program
P3 Allergen Control Program
P3 Allergen Control Program
PROGRAM Page 1 of 3
GFTC Reference:
I.1.4 Food allergens have been adequately controlled in the facility.
Purpose:
To establish an Allergen Control Program for Apex Food Source. Food allergies cause
immune system responses that range from discomfort to life threatening reactions.
Allergen cross contamination in a food product is a serious food safety hazard and could
cause injury or death to the customer.
Scope:
The following procedures and policies are in place to address the prevention of cross-
contact with allergens. These procedures outlined below shall be adhered to by all
company personnel to prevent possible food safety hazards. All production personnel are
responsible for controlling the storage and movement of allergens through the plant.
Program Requirements:
1.0 Receiving and Storage
1.1 All incoming allergens are listed on a Master List of Allergenic Ingredients
that is utilized in the facility.
1.2 All incoming allergenic ingredients are marked with red stickers before going
into the designated storage area.
1.3 All allergens are stored in a separate area from non-allergens in the
warehouse, freezer and raw ingredient cooler. They are physically separated
by racks, plastic or a cardboard separator and labeled with the ingredient
name and allergen number.
1.5 Each allergen stored in dry ingredient warehouse and spice room has its own
designated utensil for dispensing that is not used for other products.
2.0 Production
2.1 All allergens are identified on the recipes by number. All intermediate
products (dressings, grains) must be labeled with the allergen name.
ALLERGEN CONTROL P03
PROGRAM Page 2 of 3
2.2 Due to the nature of our business, we usually cannot plan production
according to allergens. Therefore, equipment is thoroughly cleaned and
sanitized between every recipe.
2.3 However in the event that we are able to plan production according to
allergens, allergens are run last.. One equipment can be dedicated to one
product.
2.4 All allergens listed in a recipe are listed on the ingredient label for that product.
“All equipment cleaned and free of allergens” before starting.
3.0 Cleaning
3.1 All equipment(s) coming into contact with an allergen(s) or a product
containing an allergen(s) must be washed and sanitized prior to changing over
to another product.
3.2 Rinse and clean allergen-containing containers LAST. Ensure that the
dishwasher and 3 compartment sinks are thoroughly cleaned. There should be
no allergen residues.
3.3 Never reuse allergen-containing containers (e.g. milk crates, cheese buckets)
even after cleaning.
4.2 Proper attire (i.e. vinyl apron; vinyl glove is optional) must be worn when
handling specific allergen(s) as listed on the Master List of Allergenic
Ingredients.
4.3 The attire must be removed prior to handling another product not containing
this allergen.
5.0 Labelling
5.1 All allergen(s) in a finished product must be declared on the product label.
5.2 An appropriate system for recall of a product shall be in place in the event of
allergen cross-contamination or mislabeling of finished products.
6.0 Training
ALLERGEN CONTROL P03
PROGRAM Page 3 of 3
6.1 Annual training (Internal Food Safety Program) shall include knowledge of
Allergen Control Program and associated procedures and protocols on
preventing cross-contamination of products by an allergen.