The retort (cook) process at Hormel is the most important process in their business of food manufacturing. If the cook process is completed correctly, all bacteria can be killed. ... In order to alleviate as many mistakes as possible and ensure food safety, some equipment must be monitored at all times to confirm operating condition and status as well as monitoring control points to confirm performance is maintained within specifications. ... Certain steps in the process of cooking the product must be visually checked. The operator must watch the start of the cook process called the vent. ...

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