Humeau LIGHTNING MVP ICON - Plans Overview; Selecting a Sample Plan; Sample Plan Tracker

Introduction
The LIGHTNING MVP ICON™ is a multi-parameter HACCP monitoring system to monitor key
quality indicators such as ATP, pH, temperature, conductivity, and concentration. The included
MVP ICON Dashboard software allows for easy trending and analysis of results. The software’s
dashboard provides an overview of key control metrics at a glance.
Below is a description of each of the parameters measured by the MVP ICON.
ATP
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is present in all living cells including food residues, bacteria, yeast
and molds. Testing for ATP is highly useful as an indicator of cleaning verification within a food
manufacturing facility. Detecting its presence indicates a surface or liquid contains organic
matter. If ATP is present, the potential exists for contamination of food or beverages coming into
contact with the surface or liquid containing ATP. Surfaces contaminated with ATP lead to issues
with product quality and pose a threat to public health.
pH
Monitoring the pH of foods is a vital step in producing a safe, quality product. Maintaining the
appropriate pH level is an important factor in food manufacturing as pH is often related to the
physical and chemical reactions that take place during production.
Temperature
Certain manufacturers produce foods that require the product to maintain a specific temperature
during the production process. Monitoring temperature prevents products from allowing certain
organisms to grow and thrive, therefore contaminating the product and leading to public health
and product quality issues.
Conductivity
Conductivity, measured in microSiemens (µS), is a material’s ability to conduct an electrical
current.
Concentration
Accurately measuring cleaner and sanitizer concentrations is a crucial element to protecting food
quality. Excessively high concentrations of chemicals are costly and can lead to the damage of
equipment, product, and potentially harm operators in contact with the solution. If a chemical’s
concentration is too low, it can allow for the potential growth of pathogenic organisms leading to
public health and product quality issues.
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