there will need to be: • A regulated supply of steam (35 4. Develop temperature and micro- 7. Perform a controlled pilot test be- bial monitoring strategies and test them In order to steam a piece of equipment fore finalizing procedures and starting regularly. regular equipment steaming. reach the equipment. • It’s important to monitor the tem- 8. Establish an ongoing Standard perature of the steam during the pro- psi) with a heavy-duty hose that can Steam-in-Place (SSIP) schedule as a • Dry, regulated source of air (20 cess to ensure it reaches a minimum part of the plant’s regular sanitation psi) to protect electrical sections of of 160°F for 30 minutes; it’s also im- practices. the equipment from getting moist. portant not to overheat. Steaming equipment might not • Test for pathogens before and • A power source. • Room to maneuver the polyethylene and wrap the equipment in a work for all equipment, in every op- after steaming to be sure the process eration, but it’s worth consideration as is working. an effective sanitation and food safety 5. Create or update Sanitation Stan- control method. With the appropriate 3. Determine the protection strategy dards of Procedure (SSOPs) and train- amount of heat and time, pathogens for water or heat sensitive components of ing materials to include steam-in-place such as Listeria and other spoilage or- the equipment. procedures (videos can be useful). ganisms found on processing equip- sanitary manner. • It’s important to figure out ahead 6. Identify the personnel who will per- of time which parts of the equipment form the task and properly train them. need to be wrapped separately, not tented or protected with air pressure. ment can be killed. ■ • Both sanitation and maintenance personnel should be trained. This list is to be used only as a guideline. Address specific questions to your supervisor. By Larson Electronics LLC www.magnalight.com sales@magnalight.com 1-800-369-6671 We provide high quality lighting products at excellent prices.We also support our customers before, during, and after the sale and maintain a wide inventory of parts and accessories allowing us to service the products we sell. Portable LED Light Towers Mini Metal Halide Light Towers Portable Hazlo LED Lights Explosion Magnetic Proof Traffic Mount 500W Light Quartz Portable Power Magnetic/ Distribution Pedestal Mount Systems LED Light www.MeatPoultry.com • April 2013 • Meat&Poultry • 65http://www.magnalight.com http://www.MeatPoultry.com