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Home » Authors » Richard F. Stier

Articles by Richard F. Stier

maximizing downtime during cleaning shutdowns

7 steps for minimizing downtime during cleaning shutdowns

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Richard F. Stier
April 25, 2022
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Food processors cannot make money and operate effectively unless their production lines are operating, so managing and minimizing downtime is crucial to operational effectiveness and optimizing production operations.


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safety of imported foods
Food Safety

10 potential food safety challenges from imported ingredients

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Richard F. Stier
February 8, 2022
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While these conditions may not be widespread in plants overseas, they’re food for thought when considering partner suppliers for imported ingredients.


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kill-step validation

How kill-step validation protects your products and customers

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Richard F. Stier
January 6, 2022
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One of the most significant and powerful statements in all of the United States collection of food regulations may be found in 21 CFR Part 113: “Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers.” The regulation clearly states that processes must be established by a “competent process authority.”


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Getting handwashing right

Often overlooked, but vital for safe food handling and processing, here are some strategies for implementing a handwashing program in your operation
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Richard F. Stier
December 15, 2021
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Since handwashing is a key element of the food quality and safety programs for food processors, meeting this early mandate was not a major issue for the industry. But how should companies go about ensuring that their people not only wash their hands, but that handwashing is effective?


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Challenge your third-party auditor to ensure compliance.

Challenge your auditor

Treat audits as an opportunity to improve operations
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Richard F. Stier
October 8, 2021
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Know what to look for in a third-party auditor to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance.


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FE 0921 Produce Safety: Washing Produce

A Fresh Look at Produce Safety

Produce safety still relies on three basic concepts: Keep it clean, keep it cold and move it quickly
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Richard F. Stier
September 8, 2021
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Fresh fruits and vegetables have been part of humankind’s diet for millennia. This started with the hunter-gatherers and has progressed through to today where crops are grown and eaten fresh all over the world. 


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The state of food safety

COVID-19, FSMA have widespread effects on food safety
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Richard F. Stier
July 6, 2021
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2021 marked two significant anniversaries: one year of the COVID-19 pandemic and ten years of FSMA. How have they affected the food industry and food safety management systems?


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Managing foreign materials

Equipment is important, but a foreign materials management program must go beyond that
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May 6, 2021
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A program to manage foreign materials must go beyond the equipment.


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Innovation drives success in food safety

What processors need to new about continual improvement
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March 30, 2021
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It is imperative that food processors understand that innovation is an imperative, and a failure to innovate can mean that they will begin to fall behind their competitors.


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Building a food safety culture requires buy-in from everyone

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March 5, 2021
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Anyone who has spent a few years working in the food industry, whether you are involved with the production of foods, beverage or ingredients, knows the truth of Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.


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