Food Microbiology Course

Food Microbiology – Understanding your results

Target Attendees

This course is suitable for Quality or Technical Managers, Internal Auditors and Technical Support staff. The course is aimed at fulfilling the requirements of the BRC global standard Food Issue 5 in areas such as Process and Hygiene validation and new product development. In particular, the course aims to equip delegates with the appropriate knowledge to document suitable non conformances and corrective actions in relation to microbiological results.

Course Outcomes

ü        Proficiency in reviewing microbiological results.

ü        Establishing suitable sampling plans and scope of organisms to test.

ü        Effective verification of Quality Management System.

ü        Promotes Continual Improvement.

ü        Facilitates Effective Management Review.

ü        Reduces Customer Complaints.

ü        Facilitates good resource management in the Technical Function.

 

Agenda

l                   Introduction and Background

0930

l                   Food Pathogens

1000

      Organisms of Concern, Sources and

l                   Associated Foods

 

1100

l                   Routes of Contamination

1130

l                   Significant Cases

1200

l                   Lunch

1230

l                   Spoilage and Shelf Life Testing

1300

l                   Shelf Life Extension

1330

l                   History of Micro Testing

1400

l                   Bacteriology Simplified

1430

l                   Testing Laboratories. EN17025

l                   Expression of Results

l                   Interpretation of Results

l                   Acceptation and Rejection of Results

1500

l                   BRC Clauses Relating to Testing

1530

      Generic Testing Methodologies. Traditional, Rapid &

l                   Indicators

 

1545

l                   Common Testing Methods for likely Pathogens

1600

l                   Common Microbiological Issues

1615

l                   Results and Relevant Persons to Notify

1630

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