Which CFR subsection prescribes corrective actions when an unforeseen hazard occurs?

Which CFR subsection prescribes corrective actions when an unforeseen hazard occurs?

• A. 9 CFR 417.5(a)(1)
• B. 9 CFR 417.3(b)
• C. 9 CFR 417.1
• D. 9 CFR 416.15(a)

Answer: (B)

When something unexpected happens in the process, you must act to bring the process back under control and keep unsafe product from reaching customers. This is governed by the subsection that spells out corrective actions in the HACCP framework. It requires you to implement steps to address the deviation or unforeseen hazard, determine the impact on product safety, segregate or dispose of affected product as needed, and adjust the HACCP plan to prevent recurrence. Other subsections cover plan requirements, records, and verification, but they do not specify the corrective-action steps as directly as this section does.

When something unexpected happens in the process, you must act to bring the process back under control and keep unsafe product from reaching customers. This is governed by the subsection that spells out corrective actions in the HACCP framework. It requires you to implement steps to address the deviation or unforeseen hazard, determine the impact on product safety, segregate or dispose of affected product as needed, and adjust the HACCP plan to prevent recurrence. Other subsections cover plan requirements, records, and verification, but they do not specify the corrective-action steps as directly as this section does.