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Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
NAICS 311991 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing perishable prepared foods, such as salads, sandwiches, prepared meals, fresh pizza, fresh pasta, and peeled or cut vegetables.
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Establishments in this class manufacture short-shelf-life prepared foods — including salads, sandwiches, prepared meals, fresh pasta, fresh pizza, and cut or peeled vegetables — typically in temperature-controlled production facilities. Products are generally shipped refrigerated to grocery retailers, foodservice distributors, institutional buyers, or meal kit programs, often with shelf lives measured in days rather than weeks.
Questions to investigate
- What specific products are manufactured, and what are the primary distribution channels and end customers?
- Does the operation have a current HACCP plan, and has a third-party food safety audit been conducted recently?
- What is the prior loss history, particularly any product recall, contamination, or foodborne illness claims?
- Are any products distributed to schools, hospitals, or other institutions serving vulnerable populations?
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