Oregon Spice Company Receives Superior Audit Rating

PORTLAND, OREGON July 19, 2006

The American Institute of Baking ratings are based on yearly food safety audits supervised by the institute. The audit assesses

businesses on five main categories: adequacy of food safety program, pest control, operational methods and

personnel practices, maintenance for food safety, and cleaning practices.

The audit is conducted by a professionally-trained staff of food safety auditors from the AIB. Food processors like Oregon

Spice who participate in the in-plant audit program receive a complete examination and technical assistance in all areas that

affect product integrity, regulatory exposure and pesticide use.