The Food Science Pilot Plant is an FDA and IDPH registered facility that is committed to producing safe, quality food-grade products. In addition to promoting an operationally productive place to work, we have built a strong food safety culture to ensure that all projects meet the high standards of our clients. Full-time staff complete Food Protection Manager Certifications through ServSafe. Two dedicated staff members are also Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PCQI), trained through the Food Safety Preventative Controls Alliance (FSPCA).
Students are trained in safe food handling practices and applied manufacturing food safety. The goal is to have our graduates leave with the foundational knowledge of upholding food safety plans, HACCP plans, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in the food production space.
In addition to creating a strong food safety culture, we are also able to:
- Implement relevant monitoring and testing procedures if required for specific projects.
- Collect data relevant to quality and safety testing including temperature, pH, water activity, moisture percentage, and more.
Food Safety Team and
Preventative Controls Qualified Individuals
- Erin Kealey, Food Pilot Plant & Regulatory Specialist, FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Food Version 2.0
- Jedi Brown, Senior Food Science Pilot Plant Specialist, FSPCA Preventative Controls for Human Food Version 1.0
- All FSHN Full-Time Staff complete ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certifications (FPMC)
- Required Food Safety & GMP training for students, with regular assessments
As we grow, we continue to cultivate our safety culture. If you have questions or suggestions for any portion of our food safety and regulatory program, please feel free to reach out to our Food Pilot Plant & Regulatory Specialist, Erin Kealey (ekealey@illinois.edu)