The Role of Refrigeration Controls in Food Safety Compliance

February 11, 2025

Commercial and industrial food manufacturing, handling, and storage requires strict compliance with FDA regulations. Controlling the environment and processes in which food is handled is critical in maintaining compliance as well as preventing spoilage, contamination, and broader health hazards. The refrigeration controls within an industrial food manufacturing facility serve an important role in ensuring quality control and safety for employees and consumers who come in contact with the food. 

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Maintaining consistent temperatures is one of the most important factors in ensuring food safety and quality within manufacturing and food storage facilities. Custom refrigeration controls enable greater control over the temperature systems, leading to consistency in temperature and in turn, reliably safe and high-quality products. 

Advanced features in Egan’s Refrigeration-IQ™ controls provide tools that can further track temperatures and system health. Leak detection, alarm notifications, and remote access capabilities allow operators to prevent issues and address concerns before they escalate. Technicians are also able to access the industrial refrigeration controls without needing to visit the facility, enabling a faster response time and more efficient troubleshooting. 

PREVENTING HEALTH HAZARDS

Outdated or poorly maintained refrigeration systems can lead to significant risks, including public health hazards and plant shutdowns. Well-maintained and operated refrigeration controls can help prevent concerns such as spoilage and contamination. If your system goes down unexpectedly, the risk for destroyed goods, lost capital, and extended plant shutdowns increases. By monitoring temperature fluctuations and equipment malfunctions, Egan’s Refrigeration-IQ™ controls make it easy to  maintain food safety compliance and maximize your facility’s uptime. 

PUTTING HEALTH, SAFETY, AND QUALITY FIRST

Upgrading refrigeration systems and controls can make all the difference in maintaining food safety compliance within your food manufacturing and storage facility. Modern systems such as Egan’s Refrigeration-IQ™ controls provide precise temperature management, leak detection, alarm notifications, and remote access, which preserve the integrity of perishable goods. Find greater control over your facility and partner with a team of refrigeration experts. Get in touch with Egan’s industrial refrigeration team to learn how you can integrate new controls in your facility.