Food Batchmaker how-to

How to Do an Allergen Changeover

Changeovers protect allergic customers.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Changeovers protect allergic customers. In short: remove; disassemble; clean, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Remove all product.

  2. Disassemble parts.

  3. Clean thoroughly.

  4. Inspect.

  5. Swab test if required.

  6. Document.

Safety reminders for food batchmakers

  • Lift safely
  • Guard mixers
  • Follow lockout/tagout
  • Prevent allergen cross-contact

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