Table 3B of Potential Hazards
Process-related biological, chemical, and physical hazards
Beverage Items
| Category | Number | Subcategory | Storage Conditions | Hazards | Example Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-Drink | 1 | Carbonated | Shelf-Stable | Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Cola, Root beer, Ginger ale, Fruit- Flavored Soda (Carbonated), Tonic Water, Sparkling Beverages(non-alcoholic) |
| Ready-to-Drink | 2 | Bottled Water | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Mineral Water, Spring Water, Water with Fruit Flavors, Sparkling Water, Distilled Water, Carbonated Water |
| Ready-to-Drink | 3 | Coffee, plain | Shelf-Stable | Recontamination due to lack of container integrity | Iced Coffee, Regular and Decaffeinated Coffees |
| Ready-to-Drink | 4a | Coffee, Flavored | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Lattes, Mocha, Caf? Vanilla, Cappuccino, Hazelnut Coffee |
| Ready-to-Drink | 4b | Coffee, Flavored | Refrigerated | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Lattes, Mocha, Caf? Vanilla, Cappuccino, Hazelnut Coffee |
| Ready-to-Drink | 5a | Chocolate/Cocoa | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Non-dairy chocolate/ cocoa flavored drinks |
| Ready-to-Drink | 5b | Chocolate/Cocoa | Refrigerated | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Non-dairy chocolate/ cocoa flavored drinks |
| Ready-to-Drink | 6a | Tea, Plain | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Sweet Tea, Iced Tea, Regular and Decaffeinated Teas, Low Calorie Tea |
| Ready-to-Drink | 6b | Tea, Plain | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Sweet Tea, Iced Tea, Regular and Decaffeinated Teas, Low Calorie Tea |
| Ready-to-Drink | 7a | Tea, Flavored | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Flavored Teas (Fruit, Botanicals), Tea Blends, Regular and Decaffeinated, Regular and Low Calorie |
| Ready-to-Drink | 7b | Tea, Flavored | Refrigerated | Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Flavored Teas (Fruit, Botanicals), Tea Blends, Regular and Decaffeinated, Regular and Low Calorie |
| Ready-to-Drink | 8a | Juice-Based | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Fruit Drinks with Some Juice Content (not 100% juice) |
| Ready-to-Drink | 8b | Juice-Based | Refrigerated | Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Fruit Drinks with Some Juice Content (not 100% juice) |
| Ready-to-Drink | 9a | Other Flavored | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Fruit Flavored Drink, Fruit Punch, Lemonade |
| Ready-to-Drink | 9b | Other Flavored | Refrigerated | Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Fruit Flavored Drink, Fruit Punch, Lemonade |
| Ready-to-Drink | 10a | Drinks with Supplements | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Caffeinated Energy Beverages, Sports Drinks, Vitamin Waters, Drinks with Herbal Infusions |
| Ready-to-Drink | 10b | Drinks with Supplements | Refrigerated | Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Caffeinated Energy Beverages, Sports Drinks, Vitamin Waters, Drinks with Herbal Infusions |
| Ready-to-Drink | 11 | Milk Substitute | Refrigerated | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to lack of time/temperature control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Rice milk, Soy milk, Almond Milk |
| Coffee Beans/Tea Leaves | 12 | Coffee, plain | Shelf-Stable | Whole Roasted Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee, Single Serve Coffee Containers | |
| Coffee Beans/Tea Leaves | 13 | Coffee, Flavored | Shelf-Stable | Recontamination due to lack of container integrity | Hazelnut Coffee, Vanilla Coffee, Single Serve Coffee Containers |
| Coffee Beans/Tea Leaves | 14 | Tea, Loose Leaf and Bagged, Tea Substitutes | Shelf-Stable | Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5) | Black Tea, Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Chai Tea, Tea With Blends of Fruits, Botanicals, Grains, etc., Tea Substitute (Chamomile, Rose Hip, Mint, Sassafras, and Barley), Single Serve Tea Containers |
| Powdered Beverages | 15 | Instant Coffee | Shelf-Stable | Instant Coffee, Coffee Substitute (Chicory Root Powder, Roast Cereal) | |
| Powdered Beverages | 16 | Cocoa/Chocolate | Shelf-Stable | Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact | Breakfast Cocoa, Chocolate Dairy Mix, Cocoa Dairy Mix, Cappuccino Mix |
| Powdered Beverages | 17 | Powdered drink and flavoring mixes | Shelf-Stable | Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact | Flavoring powder, Grape, Orange, Lemon-Lime |
| Powdered Beverages | 18 | Instant Tea | Shelf-Stable | Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact | Lemon-flavored powdered tea |
| Powdered Beverages | 19 | Coffee Creamer - Non-Dairy | Shelf-Stable | Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact | Non Dairy Coffee Creamer |
| Liquid Beverage Mixes | 20 | Base mix, Concentrated | Shelf-Stable | Cola Base, Root beer Base, Flavored Drink Syrups, Tea Concentrates, Coffee Concentrates | |
| Liquid Beverage Mixes | 21 | Dairy-based mixes | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial pathogen survival of a lethal treatment,Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal | Breakfast Cocoa, Chocolate Dairy Mix, Cocoa Dairy Mix, Cappuccino Mix |
| Liquid Beverage Mixes | 22 | Mixes intended for alcoholic beverages | Shelf-Stable | Bacterial growth and/or toxin formation due to poor formulation control,Recontamination with environmental pathogens,Recontamination due to lack of container integrity,Undeclared allergens - Incorrect label,Undeclared allergens - cross- contact,Chemical hazards due to mis- formulation (e.g. sulfites, yellow #5),Metal,Glass (when product packed in glass) | Mohito Mix, Bloody Mary Mix, Margarita Mix, Cocktail Mix, Pina Colada Mix |
Source
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Draft Guidance for Industry
Appendix 1: Potential Hazards for Foods and Processes