Fact: THC edibles were manually packaged and heat-sealed at a general office space without proper sanitation controls, including absence of glove use, surface sanitization, or a dedicated handwashing sink.
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Observed Conditions
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During the period of employment at 10740 Lyndale Avenue, Suite 11W, Bloomington, MN, the packaging of THC gummies was observed under the following conditions:
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No glove use: Gummies were handled directly during the bagging process without disposable gloves.
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No surface sanitization: Work surfaces were not sanitized before packaging operations.
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No handwashing sink: The office lacked a dedicated handwashing station suitable for food handling operations.
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Heat sealing: Bags were sealed using a commercial impulse sealer in the same office space used for general business operations.
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No separation: There was no physical separation between office activities and edible packaging operations, creating potential for cross-contamination.
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Applicable Standards
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Minnesota Rules 9810.2204: Establishes sanitation requirements for cannabis manufacturing facilities, including requirements for handwashing facilities, sanitization procedures, and contamination prevention.
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OCM licensing requirements for edible cannabis product manufacturing.