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        "faq_id": "FAQ-GROUP-FOOD-Q01",
        "question": "What makes an industrial vacuum appropriate for food production?",
        "answer": "Selection depends on ingredient, sanitation zone, wet/dry state, allergen, combustible-dust profile, construction, filtration, collection and cleaning procedure. The phrase food-grade is not enough by itself.",
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        "faq_id": "FAQ-GROUP-FOOD-Q02",
        "question": "Do flour, sugar, grain, cocoa, or spice dust require a combustible-dust review?",
        "answer": "Many organic ingredient dusts can be combustible. Review material data, DHA, area, accumulation, housekeeping method and the complete equipment path.",
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        "faq_id": "FAQ-GROUP-FOOD-Q03",
        "question": "Can one vacuum handle both dry ingredient powder and wet sanitation cleanup?",
        "answer": "Some units can handle both, but filtration, cleaning, cross-contact and sanitation may make separate workflows preferable. Confirm whether materials can be mixed and cleaned safely.",
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        "faq_id": "FAQ-GROUP-FOOD-Q04",
        "question": "How should allergen and cross-contact concerns affect vacuum selection?",
        "answer": "Define dedicated versus shared equipment, cleanability, contained collection, filter access, hose/tool control, changeover and documentation.",
        "primary_role_ids": [
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          "ROLE-EHS-COMPLIANCE",
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        "question": "When is stainless-steel construction needed?",
        "answer": "Stainless may be selected for corrosion resistance, cleanability or process requirements. Required grade and extent depend on material, chemicals, contact surfaces and cleaning method.",
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        "question": "What information should a food plant provide before requesting a recommendation?",
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