Food Safety From Seed to Table
Our Priority is Safe & Fresh Produce
At Capital City Fruit, food safety is always a top priority. We are fiercely committed to ensuring our staff, facility, and the products we deliver exceed food safety protocols.
How We Accomplish This
Traceback Capabilities
We have the tools in place to trace any produce item back to the field it came from in a matter of minutes.
Full-Time Food Safety Specialists
A 20-year veteran in food safety, our Food Safety Specialist holds HACCP, Food Defense Coordinator
Produce Mock Recalls
Several times a year we conduct product mock recalls. Preparing our staff and improving our processes ensures an effective response, giving customers peace of mind knowing all recalled product will be removed from the supply chain in the event of an actual recall.
HACCP Program (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
We rely on HACCP to confirm our produce is biologically, chemically, and physically safe for consumption prior to leaving our warehouse facility.
Employee Food Safety Training
Our employees are all trained in various operating procedures and practices to guarantee products meet safety expectations. These procedures include:
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)
Audit Ratings
Unannounced State of Iowa / FDA Inspections -(PASS - No Deficiencies)
Ongoing customer audits
Annual Organics Inspection (Pass - No Deficiencies)
PrimusGFS Results:
Overall - 100%
Food Safety Management System - 100%
GMP - 100%
HACCP - 100%
Contact Capital City Fruit
When your produce comes from Capital City Fruit, you can trust that it is safe.