Quality Control Principles and Processes

4.1. Article: Root Cause Analysis: Putting It To Work For You

Investing the time and effort to clearly define the problem that needs to be solved is a critical step in getting to the true root cause.

You can read more about root cause analysis in an article written by practicioners here:

By:
Deb Kane, M.S., Vice President, Food Safety, Quality, EHSS, and Regulatory, 
J&J Snack Foods Corp.; John Butts, Ph.D.,Principal, FoodSafetyByDesign LLC; 
Natalie Dyenson, M.P.H., Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer, International Fresh Produce Association; 
Tim Jackson, Ph.D., Senior Science Advisor for Food Safety, U.S. Food and Drug Administration; 
Tim King, M.S., M.A., Founder and Senior Consultant, Quality Matters LLC; 
and Brendan A. Niemira, Ph.D., Research Leader, Food Safety and Intervention Technologies Unit, Eastern Regional Research Center, U.S.
Department of Agriculture