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HACCPLAN

PEELING

Preparation

Peeling

Prerequisite
Also: abrasive peeling · steam peeling · lye peeling

Removing outer skin or shell — mechanical, abrasive, steam, or chemical (lye/caustic) methods.

Typical Hazards
  • B
    Biological
    Cross-contamination if peel debris carries pathogens onto exposed flesh
  • C
    Chemical
    Residual lye/caustic if neutralization rinse inadequate; allergen on shared peeler
  • P
    Physical
    Skin/peel fragments returning to product
Typical Controls
  • Validated neutralization rinse for chemical peeling
  • pH check on rinse water for caustic processes
  • Inspection of peelers between product runs
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