How to Mitigate E. coli in Fresh Produce

Since STEC's primary reservoirs are warm-blooded animals, fresh produce production areas that are adjacent or close to agricultural animal operations or use a water source close to an animal operation elevate the risk of contamination. [...]there is complexity in the environment and several ris...

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Published inRefrigerated & Frozen Foods p. 30
Main Author Salas, Sonia
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Deerfield BNP Media 01.07.2021
Subjects
Best practice
Commodities
Communication
Crops
E coli
Food contamination
Food contamination & poisoning
Food safety
Homeotherms
Pathogens
Rain
Risk analysis
Risk factors
Risk management
Sanitation
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Summary:Since STEC's primary reservoirs are warm-blooded animals, fresh produce production areas that are adjacent or close to agricultural animal operations or use a water source close to an animal operation elevate the risk of contamination. [...]there is complexity in the environment and several risk factors growers manage and continue to mitigate. Produce safety needs in the 21st century require new approaches. [...]Western Growers is leading a food safety datasharing initiative that will play an integral role in shaping a new "data-driven" culture.
ISSN:1061-6152