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Dark Chocolate Blocks - Presence of environmental contaminants (e.g., pesticides and herbicides) in dark chocolate blocks above the maximum allowable residue limits.

Form 9

Dark Chocolate Blocks– Presence of food additives in dark chocolate blocks above the maximum allowable residue limits.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3 (of the FSEP Manual)

- Sections 1.1.4 and 1.4.1 (of the guidance document)

Dark Chocolate Blocks - Presence of heavy metals and other chemicals in dark chocolate blocks.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3

- Section 1.4.1

Dark Chocolate Blocks - Presence of undeclared allergens in dark chocolate blocks (e.g., milk ingredients) could impact on sensitive individuals.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3

- Section 1.4.1

Dark Chocolate Blocks - Presence of food additives not permitted for use by government regulations in dark chocolate blocks.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3

- Sections 1.1.4 and 1.4.1

Roasted Almonds - Presence of food additives not permitted for use by government regulations in roasted almonds.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3

- Sections 1.1.4 and 1.4.1

Roasted Almonds - Growth of aflatoxins or ochratoxin A producing mould on roasted almonds due to improper handling at supplier level and/or during transportation (i.e. time/temperature and/or humidity abuse).

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3

- Section 1.4.1

Roasted Almonds - Presence of undeclared allergens in roasted almonds could impact on sensitive individuals (e.g., tree nuts, peanuts).

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3

- Section 1.4.1

Roasted Almonds - Presence of environmental contaminants (e.g., pesticides, and herbicides) in roasted almonds above the maximum allowable residue limits.

Form 9

Packaging Material - Not food grade and/or not appropriate for intended use.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3

- Section 1.4.2

Returned product - Contamination of returned chocolate with non-food chemicals as a result of contamination at restaurants, hospitals, institutions and/or retail and/or during transportation.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3

- Section 1.4.1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 - Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, rework, returned products, in-process dark chocolate, moulds, packaging materials and/or finished product with allergenic ingredients (e.g., peanuts, milk ingredients) not declared in the list of ingredients as a result of improper employee hygiene and handling procedures.

- Personnel D1.1.1, D1.2.1 and D2.1.1

- Sections 5.1.1, 5.2.1 and 5.2.2

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19 - Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, rework, returned products, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished product with non-food chemicals, cleaning solutions, sanitizers and/or their residues during sanitation procedures as a result of damaged containers and/or open containers and/or exposed product or packaging materials.

- Sanitation and Pest Control E1.1.1

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.2.2

- Sections 1.5.1, 4.1.1, 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19 - Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, rework, returned products, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished product with non-food chemicals, cleaning solutions, sanitizers and/or their residues due to improper storage procedures.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.2.2 and B2.2.3

- Sections 1.5.1, 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19 - Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, rework, returned products, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished product with non-food chemicals, cleaning solutions, sanitizers and/or their residues due to improper employee handling procedures.

- Personnel D1.1.1 and D2.1.1

- Sections 5.1.1 and 5.2.1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,18, 19 - Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, rework, returned products, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished product with non-food chemicals, cleaning solutions, sanitizers and/or their residues due to improper sanitation procedures.

- Sanitation and Pest Control E1.1.1

- Section 4.1.1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, rework, returned product, in-process dark chocolate and/or packaging materials with lubricants, oil and/or hydraulic fluid from poorly maintained equipment.

- Equipment C1.1.1 and C1.2.1

- Sections 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and 2.1.4

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 - Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, rework, returned products, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished product with chemicals from food contact surfaces, including equipment, moulds, tools and utensils, that are not food grade.

- Equipment C1.1.1 and C1.2.1

- Sections 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and 2.1.4

1 Receiving - Acceptance of incoming materials and ingredients not meeting specifications (i.e. not meeting firm’s standards) as described on specification sheets for each incoming material and/or ingredient.

-Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3

- Personnel D1.2.1

- Sections 1.1.4, 1.4.1, 1.4.2 and 5.2.2

1 Receiving - Contamination of dark chocolate, roasted almonds, returned product and/or packaging materials with non-food chemicals being received at the same time.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.2.3

- Section 6.2.2

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, returned product, rework, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished products with non-food chemicals (e.g., lubricants oils, sanitizers, cleaning chemicals) as a result of improper storage of non-food chemicals.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.2.3

- Section 6.2.2

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, returned product, rework, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished products with non-food chemicals (e.g., lubricants oils, sanitizers, cleaning chemicals) as a result of improper handling of non-food chemicals by employees.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.2.3

- Section 6.2.2

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, returned product, rework, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished products with non-food chemicals (e.g., lubricants oils, sanitizers, cleaning chemicals) as a result of improper usage of non-food chemicals.

- Sanitation and Pest Control E1.1.1 and Equipment C1.2.1

- Sections 2.1.3, 2.1.4 and 4.1.1

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, returned product, rework, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished products with non-food chemicals as a result of poor equipment design.

- Equipment C1.1.1

- Section 2.1.1

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, returned product, rework, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished products with non-food chemicals as a result of improper equipment maintenance.

- Equipment C1.2.1

- Sections 2.1.1, 2.1.3 and 2.1.4

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, rework, returned product, in-process dark chocolate, packaging materials and/or finished product with non-food chemicals due to inadequate separation from equipment cleaning and sanitizing facilities.

- Premises A2.1.1

- Section 3.3.2

2, 3, 4, 18 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, returned product, rework, moulds, packaging materials and/or finished products with allergens due to inadequate separation from allergens or product containing allergens in storage.

- Premises A2.1.1

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.2.2

- Sections 3.2.1, 3.2.3 and 3.3.1

3 Roasted Almond Storage – Growth of mold resulting in production of mycotoxins (e.g., aflatoxin and ochratoxin A) on roasted almonds due to time/ temperature and/or humidity abuse during storage.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.2.2

- Section 6.2.1

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, returned product, rework, in-process dark chocolate, finished product, moulds and/or packaging materials with allergens from one production line to an adjoining line due to inadequate facility design resulting in inadequate separation.

- Premises A2.1.1

- Sections 1.8.1, 3.2.1, 5.1.1 and 5.2.2

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, returned product, rework, in-process dark chocolate, finished product, moulds and/or packaging materials with allergens from one production line to an adjoining line due to inadequate training of employees.

- Personnel D1.1.1 and D2.1.1

- Sections 5.1.1 and 5.2.1

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 – Contamination of dark chocolate blocks, roasted almonds, returned product, rework, in-process dark chocolate, finished product, moulds and/or packaging materials with allergens from one production line to an adjoining line due to improper sanitation procedures.

- Sanitation and Pest Control E1.1.1

- Section 4.1.1

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,

Form 9

Dark Chocolate Blocks– Presence of food additives in dark chocolate blocks above the maximum allowable residue limits.

- Transportation, Receiving and Storage B2.1.3 (of the FSEP Manual)

- Sections 1.1.4 and 1.4.1 (of the guidance document)

Dark Chocolate Blocks - Presence of heavy metals and other chemicals in dark chocolate blocks.