Mérieux NutriSciences Online Training Academy

The eight main allergens and their symptoms are discussed as well as a need for easy to understand allergen terms on food labels. This video teaches how to understand and properly implement your company’s allergen program and to avoid cross contact. Areas of focus include receiving dock, storage, formulation, labeling and cleaning. Main allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soybeans, and wheat Implementation of company’s allergen program Prevention of cross contact at the receiving dock, storage, formulation, labeling, and cleaning What is included: English and Spanish videos Instructor Manuals Student exams This title is also available in DVD format. The DVD will also include French. To purchase the DVD contact us. Read more

Reduction of Listeria within food production facilities are discussed in this video. Areas of control include hygiene, raw material receiving, raw to finished product contamination, maintenance tools, and shipping. Also discussed are proper cleaning strategies, reduction of water within the facility, environmental sampling and corrective actions. Reduction of Listeria in food production facilities Proper cleaning and disinfection of food contact tools and equipment Proper hygiene with frock and glove replacement Your purchase include a blank certificate for documenting employee training. Also available in Spanish. Read more

While Salmonella is known to be associated with meat based operations, it is also a hazard in dry food facilities as well. It can enter through raw ingredients, ventilation, and pests, and be spread through the plant by shoes, forklift and cart wheels, and contaminated clothing. This video shows how to reduce Salmonella by reducing water in food processing facilities, proper cleaning and drying of equipment, and dry cleaning techniques. Wet and dry food processing facilities are at risk for Salmonella contamination Salmonella can enter through raw ingredients and persist in the environment Proper cleaning and drying of equipment Your purchase includes a blank certificate to document employee training. Also available in Spanish. Read more

This very detailed video discusses proper employee hygiene practices and what to do if employees are ill. Personal hygiene habits, correct hand washing procedures, jewelry, and proper use of hair and beard nets are addressed. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and prevention of product contamination are also discussed. Personal hygiene and proper frock and glove usage Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Prevention of product contamination Your purchase includes a facilitator's manual, a quiz packet, and certificates for documenting employee training and assessment. Click here to watch a short preview of this video. Also available in Spanish.  Read more

We've bundled four of our most popular GMP videos together for the special offer of $350 ($70 savings!). What's included: Avoiding Microbial Cross Contamination - This video discusses sources of bacteria in food facilities such as poultry, meat, agricultural products, and people. The importance of preventing the introduction of bacteria after the kill step is also addressed as well as proper traffic routes, frock and glove changes, hand washing, rework, and the importance of separate maintenance tools for finished product areas. Employee Hygiene Practices - This very detailed video discusses proper employee hygiene practices and what to do if employees are ill. Personal hygiene habits, correct hand washing procedures, jewelry, and proper use of hair and beard nets are addressed. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and prevention of product contamination are also discussed. Guidelines for Maintenance Personnel - This video addresses GMP Basics from a maintenance worker’s viewpoint, and also includes proper hygiene, frock, and hair net usage. The information is very detailed and shows real world examples of cross contamination and proper equipment repair. It also focuses on the importance of promoting food safety culture from within the maintenance department. Smart Sanitation - Sanitation is very important for consumer health and shelf life of food products. Factors considered include equipment, employees, packaging materials, excess water, floor mats, buttons/switches, rodents, and pests. Problem areas to focus on include growth niches in seams, floor cracks and drains, ledges, equipment, and absorbent materials; and a sanitation schedule is necessary. The eight steps for proper cleaning and sanitation are taught in this video. Actual retail price: $420 A bundle of the Spanish language videos is also available.  Read more

We've bundled four of our most popular GMP videos together for the special offer of $350 ($70 savings!). All videos are presented in Spanish. What's included: Como Evitar la Contaminación Microbiana Cruzada (Avoiding Microbial Cross-Contamination) - This video discusses sources of bacteria in food facilities such as poultry, meat, agricultural products, and people. The importance of preventing the introduction of bacteria after the kill step is also addressed as well as proper traffic routes, frock and glove changes, hand washing, rework, and the importance of separate maintenance tools for finished product areas. Prácticas de Higiene de los Empleados (Employee Hygiene Practices) - This very detailed video discusses proper employee hygiene practices and what to do if employees are ill. Personal hygiene habits, correct hand washing procedures, jewelry, and proper use of hair and beard nets are addressed. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and prevention of product contamination are also discussed. Normas Para el Personal de Mantenimiento (Guidelines for Maintenance Personnel) - This video addresses GMP Basics from a maintenance worker’s viewpoint, and also includes proper hygiene, frock, and hair net usage. The information is very detailed and shows real world examples of cross contamination and proper equipment repair. It also focuses on the importance of promoting food safety culture from within the maintenance department. Higiene Inteligente (Smart Sanitation) - Sanitation is very important for consumer health and shelf life of food products. Factors considered include equipment, employees, packaging materials, excess water, floor mats, buttons/switches, rodents, and pests. Problem areas to focus on include growth niches in seams, floor cracks and drains, ledges, equipment, and absorbent materials; and a sanitation schedule is necessary. The eight steps for proper cleaning and sanitation are taught in this video. Actual retail price: $420 Read more