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| Good Agricultural Practices, Audits and Training |
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| The health benefits associated with regular consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables have been clearly demonstrated and encouraged by national and international nutrition and health authorities. However, increased consumption of these products has been associated with an increased proportion of reported outbreaks of food-borne illnesses that can be traced to fresh produce. Recent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses, such as those in the U.S. involving E. coli O157:H7 in lettuce and Salmonella in cantaloupe, and the fact that most fresh produce is not processed, a step which generally reduces or eliminates pathogens, have raised concerns regarding the potential safety of fresh fruits and vegetables. GAP audits focus on the following areas: |
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| Soil and Water |
| Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers |
| Animal Exclusion and Pest Control |
| Worker Health and Safety |
| Harvesting and Cooling |
| Produce Cleaning and Treatment |
| Packing, Storage and Transportation |
| Equipment Cleaning and Sanitation |
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