What to watch out for when using a pet food extruder machine food maker for dog？

Hygiene management of pet food extrusion machines requires thorough cleaning throughout the entire process to avoid cross-contamination. Before production, the extruder must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Disassemble the screw, barrel, mold, and other parts that come into contact with raw materials. Soak in food-grade detergent for 30 minutes, clean any residue with a special brush, rinse thoroughly with sterile water, and finally disinfect with ultraviolet light or ozone for 30 minutes. After disinfection, test with sterile cotton swabs; the total bacterial count must be ≤100 CFU/cm² before the machine can be started. During production, the feed inlet and outlet must be cleaned every 4 hours to prevent bacterial growth from raw material residue. When changing product types, especially switching from meat products to grain products, thorough equipment cleaning and disinfection are required to prevent protein residue contamination of subsequent products.

Personnel hygiene and operational procedures are crucial aspects of hygiene management. Operators must wear sterile work clothes, caps, masks, and gloves as required. Jewelry and long fingernails are prohibited. Before entering the production workshop, personnel must undergo handwashing, disinfection, and air shower procedures. During operation, if hands come into contact with non-production items or the operator leaves their post, they must be disinfected again upon returning. Eating, smoking, or engaging in activities unrelated to production are strictly prohibited in the production workshop to prevent human contamination. Operators must undergo regular health checks and possess a health certificate before starting work. If an operator develops a cold, diarrhea, or other illness, operation must be immediately suspended to prevent the spread of disease and ensure product hygiene.

Compliance production precautions must strictly adhere to regulatory requirements. Operators must accurately record production information for each batch of products, including raw material batch, extrusion temperature, speed, and production time. Records must be accurate, complete, and retained for at least two years to facilitate product quality traceability. Raw materials and finished products must be stored separately. Raw materials must meet the requirements of the "National Food Safety Standard for Pet Food," and the use of expired or moldy raw materials is strictly prohibited. Finished products produced by the extrusion pet food machine must be sampled as required, with a minimum of 500g per batch and a retention period of at least six months to ensure traceability of product quality issues. Furthermore, operators must cooperate with regulatory inspections and promptly rectify any problems found to ensure compliance throughout the entire production process.

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