A food processor was having a “bug” problem at one of their major (300,000 sq. ft.) facilities. During routine sampling of their water distribution system, abnormal bacterial growth was detected in several critical zones. In a cascade effect, these findings forced the company to shut down key sectors of the operation, resulting in lost revenue. Additionally, expensive modifications to remaining production systems were needed, in an effort to meet customer demand, and costly bacterial sampling was increased to monitor and record levels. Compounding these issues was the acute scrutiny the company faced by local and state regulatory agencies.

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