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Farm Wholesale Quality Control Checklist
A farm wholesale quality control checklist for staff packing product for buyers. It covers inspection, grading, packing, labeling, and records to cut rejected loads. Use it before every shipment leaves the farm.
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What is on this checklist
- Inspect product for damage
- Grade product per buyer specs
- Check cleanliness of containers
- Check labels and lot codes
- Check temperature handling
- Check load count against order
- Sign off on the load
- Record issues found
- Note changes for next load
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA AMS and FDA.
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