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FSIS Directives - RTE Meats - Listeria m, Pathogen Prevention

RTE-01 and FSIS Directive 7120.1


FSIS Directive 7120.1 Amendment 14, Pg. 15, first 5 applications approving ACS has been issued. This directive identifies the substances that have been approved in 21 CFR for use in meat and poultry products as food additives, approved in GRAS notices and pre-market notifications, and approved in letters conveying acceptability determinations.

It is a list that anyone can access if they want to determine if they can use a particular product. Until this time the manufacturer's general populace, even if they knew about our products, would have to call the USDA to determine if ACS / Mionix products were suitable for use. With the publication of FSIS Directive 7120.1,

USDA lists products as intervention for Listeria!!

The USDA FSIS (Food Safety Inspection Service) lists ACS products in the
New Technology Information Table. Page 15, first 5 applications listed on top of page.

ACS products, (Acidic Calcium  Sulfate) have been declared suitable for use by the USDA, and can be recommended as such by consultants and industrial specialists that help develop methods for the control of pathogens in meat and poultry plants, in particular E. coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes. Our substance listing in the table of suitable ingredients is as follows: "A solution of water, lactic acid, propionic acid, and acidic calcium sulfate (solution with a pH range of 1.0-2.0)*"

This is especially significant in that the new USDA guidelines for the control of Listeria, per the final rule, became effective October 6, 2003 [see Federal Register: June 6, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 109)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 34207-34254] and manufacturers are now being held to a much higher standard.

ACS products "RTE-01 " for the treatment of ready-to-eat (RTE) products have allowed many producers to go from Alt 3 status to Alt 2 and Alt 1!

 FSIS DIRECTIVE 10,240.4

Verification Procedures for the Listeria monocytogenes Regulation and
Microbial Sampling of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Products for the FSIS Verification
Testing Program

What does this directive do?

This directive provides Consumer Safety Inspectors (CSIs) and Consumer Safety Officers (CSOs) with instructions for verifying whether establishments are complying with the regulations in 9 CFR part 430.4. Requirements for Specific Classes of Product (Attachment 5 of theInteractive Listeria Directive 10,240.4). In addition, this directive includes verification procedures for ready-to-eat (RTE) products other than those applicable to 9 CFR part 430.

Read the directive at: Interactive PDF of FSIS Directive10,240.4
Please visit http://www.fsis.usda.govfor the complete directives and regulations

 ADVANTAGES OF USING ACS PRODUCTS FOR LISTERIA DIRECTIVE 10,240.4

 

Alternative 1.  What are the regulatory requirements of 9 CFR 430.4(b)(1)?

Use of a post-lethality treatment (which may also be the antimicrobial agent or process) that reduces or eliminates microorganisms on the product AND an antimicrobial agent or process that suppresses or limits the growth of L. monocytogenes.

 Post-Lethality Treatments

  1. Acidic Calcium Sulfate - ACS - RTE-01®
  2. Post-packaging Pasteurization
  3. High pressure pasteurization
  4. Others

Antimicrobial Agent or Process

  1. Acidic Calcium Sulfate - ACS - RTE-01®
  2. Acetate/Diacetate solution
  3. Others

Acidic Calcium Sulfate - ACS - RTE-01® solutions are the only ones that appear to qualify as both a post-lethality treatment and an antimicrobial agent or process.


Alternative 2.  What are the regulatory requirements of 9 CFR 430.4(b)(2)?

Use of either a post-lethality treatment (which may be an antimicrobial agent or process) that reduces or eliminates microorganisms on the product or an antimicrobial agent or process that suppresses or limits the growth of L. monocytogenes.

If the antimicrobial agent or process is chosen to qualify as Alternative 2 then the regulation requires the additional process:

Does the establishment’s testing for verifying the on-going effectiveness of their sanitation procedures:

  1. Provide for testing of food contact surfaces in the post-lethality processing environment to ensure that the surfaces are sanitary and free of L. monocytogenes or of an indicator organism?
  2. Identify the conditions under which the establishment will implement hold-and-test procedures following a positive test of a food-contact surface for L. monocytogenes or an indicator organism?
  3. State the frequency with which testing will be done?
  4. Identify the size and location of the sites that will be sampled?
  5. Include an explanation of why the testing frequency is sufficient to ensure that effective control of L. monocytogenes, or an indicator organism, is maintained?


If a post-lethality treatment is used as qualification for Alternative 2, then the above (1-5) additional verification is not required. Acidic Calcium Sulfate - ACS - RTE-01® solutions can qualify as a post-lethality treatment for Alternative 2 now, and pending validation of suppression of growth during shelf life, qualify for Alternative 1.

If you are currently using a Acetate/Diacetate solution in your RTE meats:

  1. Using ACAcidic Calcium Sulfate - ACS - RTE-01®  solutions can qualify immediately as an Alternative 1 in the short term.
  2. In the long term, if studies validate the suppression of growth of Acidic Calcium Sulfate - ACS - RTE-01®  by itself, the acetate/diacetate solution can be removed.
  3. Our studies have shown that the addition of Acidic Calcium Sulfate -  RTE-01®  to acetate/diacetate solutions can synergize the suppression of bacteria

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

ACS 100 /Acidic Calcium Sulfate

Kosher Food Additive/Ingredient Acidifier

 

Section 1 – PRODUCT / MANUFACTURE’S IDENTIFICATION

 

PRODUCT NAME      ACS 100 - Acidic Calcium Sulfate                                           EMERGENCY NUMBER   800-424-9300   

3

HEALTH

HAZARD RATING

 

4=EXTREME

3=HIGH

2=MODERATE

1=SLIGHT

0=INSIGNIFICANT

0

FIRE

2

REACTIVITY

C

MINIMUM PERSONAL PROTECTION

A=GOGGLES  B=GOGGLES & GLOVES

C=GOGGLES, GLOVES, & APRON

 

MSDS NUMBER       14033                      PRODUCT USE                         Acidulant                

 

VERSION NUMBER   1.9                           DOT HAZARD CLASS                                8             

 

ISSUE DATE:            04/04/03                 DOT SHIPPING NAME:             Corrosive liquid, Acidic,

                                                                                                                Inorganic, N.O.S.

 

REVISION DATE:       09/09/07                 UN NUMBER                            3264

 

PREPARED BY:        ACS Technology       PACKAGING GROUP                                II

 

MANUFACTURER     Hydrite Chemical Co. for

ACS Technology

                                5470 Wilson Rd.

                                COS, CO 8099

                                719-265-9141

 

 

ABBREVIATION KEY: NA= Not Applicable   NE = Not Established   ND = Not Determined

Section 2 – HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION

 

 

CHEMICAL INDENTITY                                    HAZARDOUS                                      CAS REG#                                    PERCENTAGES

 

Acidic Calcium Sulfate                                         Yes                                                   NA                                                40 – 60

 

Water                                                                    No                                              7732-18-5                                          40 – 60

 

 

Section 3 – PHYSICAL DATA

 

BOILING POINT: – 104ºC – 105ºC                        SPECIFIC GRAVITY: – (H2O = 1.0) – 1. 10 - 1.13           ODOR: – Odorless and slightly acidic

 

PHYSICAL STATE: - Liquid                                   Appearance – clear to slightly cloudy or opaque       pH: - <1.0

 

FREEZING POINT:  - 5ºC

 

Section 4 – HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

Exposure to significant quantities of liquid and/or mist may cause irritation or burns to body tissue. Swallowing of large quantities may be fatal.  Harmful if undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate is inhaled.  Excessive heat (>100OC)  may cause volatility.  Slightly water reactive.  Contains strong inorganic acid. 

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

 

Inhalation:  Inhalation of undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate may produces damaging effects  on the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms may include irritation of the nose and throat.  May cause lung edema, a medical emergency.

 

Skin Contact: Corrosive. Symptoms of redness, pain, and burn can occur by skin contact with undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate.

 

Ingestion: Acidic Calcium Sulfate is a food additive, however ingestion of undiluted ACS 100 may  cause burns to the mouth, throat, and stomach.

 

Eye Contact: Contact with undiluted redness,  may cause blurred vision, and  pain & severe tissue burns.

 

Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure to mist of the undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate may increase risk of cancer.

 

Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate.

 

Section 5 – FIRST AID MEASURES

 

Inhalation:  Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.

 

Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.  Wash clothing before reuse.

 

Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITNG. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.

 

Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.

 

 

 

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Section 6 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 

Fire: Concentrated material is a strong dehydrating agent. Do not store around unapproved chemicals (see Section 10). 

 

Explosion: A mild exothermic reaction may occur  when undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate is added to water. 

 

Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide.  Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.

 

Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Structural firefighter's clothing is ineffective for fires involving this material. Stay away from sealed containers.

 

Section 7 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 

 

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Neutralize with alkaline material (soda ash, lime), then absorb with an inert material (e.g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer. US regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water, and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is 800-424-8802.

 

Section 8 – HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

Store  in well ventilated storage area.  Protect from physical damage. Keep  away from incompatible materials. When diluting, always add ACS I00 to water; never add water to undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate.  

 

Section 9 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Airborne Exposure Limits:

For  undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate/ACS 100

-OSHA Permissible Exposure Unit (PEL): 1mg/m3 (TWA)

-ACGIH Threshold Unit Value (TLV): 1 mg/m3 (TWA), 3 mg/m3 (STEL),  A2 - suspected human carcinogen for undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate/ ACS 100 contained in strong inorganic acid mists.

 

Skin Protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.

 

Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench

facilities in work area.

 

Section 10 – STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 

Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

 

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Reacts with carbonates to generate carbon dioxide gas, and with cyanides and sulfides to form poisonous hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen sulfide respectively.

 

Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

 

Incompatibilities: Potassium chlorate, potassium perchlorate, potassium permanganate, sodium, lithium, bases, organic material, halogens, metal acetyl ides, oxides and hydrides, metals (yields hydrogen gas), strong oxidizing and reducing agents and many other reactive substances.

 

Conditions to Avoid:  Excessive Heat (>100OC) and incompatibles.

 

Section 11 – TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Toxicological Data: Oral rat LD50: 2140 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 510 mg/m3/2H; standard Draize, eye rabbit, 250 µg (severe); investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector (0.1N solution).

 

Carcinogenicity: Cancer Status: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified "strong inorganic acid mists" as a known human carcinogen, (IARC category 1).

 

Section 12 – ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Environmental Fate: When released into the soil, this undiluted ACS 100 / Acidic Calcium Sulfate may leach into groundwater. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by wet deposition. When released into the air, this material may be removed from the atmosphere to a moderate extent by dry deposition.

Environmental Toxicity: This undiluted Acidic Calcium Sulfate may be toxic to aquatic life.

 

Section 13 – DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

RCRA P-Series: None listed.

RCRA U-Series: None listed.

 

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Section 14 – TRANSPORTATION

 

Shipping Name:                      Corrosive liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, N.O.S (ACIDIC CALCIUM SULFATE)

Hazard Class:                          8

UN Number:                            UN3264

Packing Group:                      II

 

Section 15 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

TSCA

CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

Health & Safety Reporting List

None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.

Chemical Test Rules

None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.

Section 12b

None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.

TSCA Significant New Use Rule

None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.

 

SARA

Section 313

Acidic Calcium Sulfate may contain sulfuric acid (CAS# 7664-93-9, 95 98 0%), which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.

Clean Air Act:

This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.

Clean Water Act:

CAS# 7664-93-9 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.

OSHA:

None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

STATE

CAS# 7664-93-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Massachusetts.

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

Hazard Symbols: C

 

Section 16 – ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

MSDS Creation Date: 6/20/2005

Revision #4 Date: 11/16/2011

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall ACS Technology be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if ASC Technology has been advised of the possibility of such damages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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