Chapter 15 - Low-Acid and Acidified Low-Acid Foods in Hermetically Sealed Containers (Canned Foods)

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Introduction

This chapter is intended as a reference source for operators and inspectors concerned with heat processing low-acid and acidified low-acid foods packed in hermetically sealed containers. It is not intended to stand alone, but rather to be used in conjunction with relevant legislation, textbooks and other appropriate source materials to provide an extensive information base to assist operators and inspection personnel in the performance of their duties. It is the responsibility of the operator to be familiar with all pertinent regulations, and to understand how they apply to their products, processing operations and equipment.

15.1 Scope

This chapter is concerned with the critical control points and hygienic factors involved in the thermal processing and packaging of low-acid and acidified low-acid foods in hermetically sealed containers.

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