Think about it...if we evaluate and assess an idea or components to an operation ahead of time, perhaps we can better anticipate the obstacles and put measures in place that help us arrive at the best and safest outcomes. Perhaps then...we would not "end up in a lake"! In the realm of food, HACCP is that plan. HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is a holistic system used to monitor and track the different stages in a food product's production. HACCP involves an assessment of all involved tasks - through receiving, storage, preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling, thawing, and serving - in an aim to ensure the end product is safe for consumption. It works to identify and correct hazards during each stage, foreshadow possible events and activities, and put proactive and appropriate measures in place to support safer practices and mitigate possible risks. Keep going to learn more.