BULK STORAGE (SILOS / TANKS)
Receiving & Storage
Bulk Storage (Silos / Tanks)
PrerequisiteAlso: silo storage · tank storage · bin storage
Holding bulk dry or liquid commodities (grain, sugar, flour, oil, milk) in dedicated vessels. Often the highest-volume cross-contamination risk per facility.
Typical Hazards
- BBiologicalMycotoxin formation (Aspergillus, Fusarium) in damp grain; bacterial growth in stagnant liquid
- CChemicalAllergen carryover between batches; cleaning chemical residue
- PPhysicalBridging/clumping releasing chunks; foreign material from vessel wear
Typical Controls
- Moisture/temperature monitoring in grain silos
- Dedicated vessel per allergen where possible
- CIP or COP validation with allergen-specific cleaning
- Inspection of internal surfaces on schedule
Regulatory Citations
3 cross-references across 2 documents