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FMEA Analysis

The document outlines the process of making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, detailing the necessary components and steps involved. It focuses on the specific action of spreading peanut butter as a critical step for FMEA risk analysis, identifying potential failure modes such as uneven spreading and contamination. The analysis aims to evaluate these risks and propose preventive measures to ensure product quality.

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FMEA Analysis

The document outlines the process of making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, detailing the necessary components and steps involved. It focuses on the specific action of spreading peanut butter as a critical step for FMEA risk analysis, identifying potential failure modes such as uneven spreading and contamination. The analysis aims to evaluate these risks and propose preventive measures to ensure product quality.

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FMEA Analysis 2

Introduction

The entire process of making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich begins with collecting all

required components from various places in the kitchen. You must locate a loaf of bread along

with a jar of peanut butter and a separate container of jelly from the pantry or refrigerator. A

clean butter knife and a stable plate or cutting board are also essential items for the task. After

gathering these materials you will then proceed to remove two slices of bread from their

packaging. The two bread slices should be placed side by side on the clean plate you previously

acquired. Opening the peanut butter jar lid requires a firm grip and sometimes a twisting motion

to break the seal. Using the clean knife you scoop a sufficient amount of peanut butter from the

jar onto the blade. Spreading the peanut butter evenly across the surface of one bread slice is the

next important step. You must cover the bread from its edges to the center for a consistent flavor

experience. Repeating a similar action with the jelly jar and a cleaned knife follows the peanut

butter application. The second bread slice receives a generous and even layer of jelly using a

careful spreading motion. Finally you combine the two prepared slices together so the spreads

contact each other inside. This action completes the assembly process and your sandwich is now

ready for immediate consumption.

The specific process step chosen for a detailed FMEA risk analysis involves spreading

the peanut butter onto the first bread slice. This particular action presents several potential failure

modes that could impact the final product quality (USDA, 2023). An uneven spread might leave

some bread areas without any peanut butter at all. Using a contaminated knife could introduce

unwanted particles or allergens into the food product. Applying too much peanut butter might

cause it to ooze out from the sandwich sides later. The jar itself could be nearly empty leading to
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difficulty in scooping an adequate amount. Each of these possible failures requires a thorough

examination of causes and effects. The FMEA will systematically evaluate these risks to propose

effective preventive measures.


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References

United States Department of Agriculture. (2023). Food safety education: Cleanliness helps

prevent foodborne illness.

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