What must establishments consider for every RLTO hazard?

• A. Each RLTO hazard is addressed by sanitation procedures in the SSOP
• B. Each RLTO hazard falls either in the chemical or physical categories
• C. Each RLTO hazard is addressed by one or more prerequisite or other supporting programs
• D. Each RLTO hazard is addressed by one or more CCPs at that step or later in the process

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that every RLTO hazard must be controlled at a point in the process where you can actually prevent, eliminate, or reduce it to an acceptable level. That control is provided by a critical control point (CCP). So for any given RLTO hazard, there should be one or more CCPs that address it, either at the step where the hazard is created or at a later step in the process where the hazard can be effectively controlled. This is why the correct choice emphasizes CCPs at that step or later.

Sanitation procedures (SSOPs) are important for overall hygiene, but they don’t guarantee control of every hazard at a specific step. Classifying hazards as chemical or physical ignores biological hazards and other nuances. Relying solely on prerequisite or supporting programs isn’t sufficient for controlling hazards that must be actively managed at CCPs.