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FSIS provides guidance for meat, poultry, egg products, and retail and foodservice establishments in hurricane-affected areas that identifies food safety factors establishments should consider as they resume operations.

Flooding: A Checklist for Small and Very Small Meat, Poultry and Egg Processing Plants | PDF (Sep 22, 2008)
FSIS provides small and very small plants with a checklist outlining the steps to take in the event of flooding.

Food Safety Questions and Answers following Natural Disasters (Oct 27, 2005; PDF only)
Questions and answers identifying food safety and other issues in areas affected by natural disasters.

FSIS/FDA Guidelines for Retail and Foodservice Establishments | PDF (Oct 4, 2005)
These guidelines provide emergency action food safety suggestions and information for retail and foodservice establishments resuming business in the aftermath of natural or other disasters.

Technical Guidance Document Identifying Possible Issues in Processing Establishments (Sep 19, 2005; PDF only)
These guidelines for FSIS personnel assigned to processing establishments provide information for discussion to assist in identifying possible food safety issues in areas affected by natural disasters.

Technical Guidance Document Identifying Possible Issues in Slaughter Establishments (Sep 7, 2005; PDF Only)
These guidelines for FSIS personnel assigned to slaughter establishments provide information for discussion to assist in identifying possible food safety issues in areas affected by natural disasters.


 

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