Hazard Analysis Worksheet

Step Hazards created, Preventative Control

eliminated, or measures/
reduced management
Example:
Step Hazards created, Preventative Measures/Management Control
Eliminated or Reduced
Ingredient Supplier specifications.
receipt and -SOP for ingredient specifications
storage Clean and sanitary storage limits the possibility of
contamination.
-SOP for ingredient storage
Prepare and Biological: Cross- Clean and sanitary production environment limits CCP1
salt cabbage contamination the possibility of cross-contamination. Damaged
pathogen growth or spoiled cabbage discarded. Accurate weighing
of ingredients.
-SOP for Ingredients Preparation (cabbage, brine,
seasonings)
The presence of high salt content (>5%) will
select for LAB and reduce the likelihood of
pathogen growth. Holding at room temperature
(3–6 hrs) will encourage salt penetration without
promoting spoilage.
–SOP for Salting

Rinse/Drain Biological: Sanitation and employee hygiene program limit

Cross-contamination the possibility of contamination while handling
salted cabbage.
–Sanitation SOP (SSOP)
–Employee Hygiene Plan

Mixing Biological: Clean and sanitary storage and production

Cross-contamination environment limits the possibility of cross-
contamination. Employee hygiene policy in place.
Complete mixing ensures proper fermentation.
Pack kimchi tightly into food-grade fermentation
vessel(s) to reduce air exposure and encourage
brine formation, drawing out sugars.
–SSOP
–Employee Hygiene Plan
–SOP for Mixing/Combining Ingredients

Fermentation Biological: Brine pH is measured in each fermentation vessel CCP2

Pathogen growth every 12 h for 2 days until pH < 4.6 (for room (Ferment to
temperature fermentation); every day for 4 days pH < 4.6)
until pH < 4.6 for fermentation under
refrigeration.
–SOP for pH Monitoring

Option 1: ferment at 20°C for up to 2 days. CP1

Option 2: ferment at < 5°C for 3–4 days.
Fermentation encourages growth of LAB and
reduces the opportunity for pathogen growth or
spoilage.

Refrigerated Biological: Store fermented kimchi covered tightly in the CCP3

storage Cross-contamination refrigerator at ≤5°C. Fermented kimchi is a ready- (Refrigerate
to-eat food; package in clean food-grade at ≤5°C)
containers; avoid bare hand contact. Discard if
mold or other signs of spoilage develop.
[May be kept refrigerated; package and label for
distribution.]
 –SOP for Refrigerated Storage
–SOP for Packaging and Labeling as a
Refrigerated Product

Packaging Biological: Package and label for distribution as a shelf-stable CP2

Cross-contamination product. A hermetic seal will maintain product
integrity. A thermal process may be applied
(optional).