WSTFA is hosting two cleaning and sanitation workshops on June 10 in Hood River, OR and June 15 in Yakima, WA. These workshops are designed to provide insight on best practices related to cleaning and sanitation programs to reduce food safety risks at the packinghouse level, with specific emphasis on Listeria monocytogenes. A demonstrations will provide sanitation supervisors with information related to implementing effective cleaning and sanitation strategies. Communicating about food safety principles within sanitation crews as well as with food safety managers and upper management will also be addressed.

“A Demonstration Workshop for Sanitation Supervisors and Packing Line Managers”
Topics that will be covered include:

• Overview of Listeria Risk and the Importance of Cleaning and Sanitation
• Strategies for successful implementation

Hands-on demonstrations of effective cleaning and sanitation practices including:

• Identifying areas of risk within your facility
• How to handle challenging areas, including drains
• Proper use of cleaning equipment and products

When: June10, 2015. Where: Duckwall Pooley, Hood River, OR (Pear Line) To register for this workshop: http://wstfa-hoodriver.eventbrite.com

When: June 15, 2015. Where: Borton & Sons, Yakima, WA (Apple Line) To register for this workshop:  http://wstfa-borton.eventbrite.com

The cost for each session is $45; Box dinner will be provided. Space is limited.