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Does quality, safety get a cold shoulder?

By Frank Ferko
A temperature fluctuation of just a few degrees in the wrong direction can be catastrophic to the flavors and quality of food
All trucks used for transporting or storing frozen food must be equipped to provide the temperatures necessary to maintain proper temperatures
A temperature fluctuation of just a few degrees in the wrong direction can be catastrophic to the flavors and quality of food
All trucks used for transporting or storing frozen food must be equipped to provide the temperatures necessary to maintain proper temperatures
January 5, 2016

The food industry understands the impact temperature can have on a cold food product. A searing charcoal grill can radically alter the flavors of a juicy steak, just as the chilling ice of a freezer can create delicious frozen desserts. Yet a temperature fluctuation of just a few degrees in the wrong direction can be catastrophic to the flavors and quality of your food. That’s why food distributors must be masters of temperature to ensure that the products delivered around the country are safe and of high quality.

Editor’s Note: This story originally published in Refrigerated & Frozen Foods (RFF), a sister publication of The National Provisioner in the BNP Media portfolio. Read the story here.

KEYWORDS: food quality food safety food safety best practices food safety commitment food safety strategies food safety throughout supply chain

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Frank Ferko is director of distribution food safety and quality assurance for US Foods, Rosemont, Ill.

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