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Leafy green growers need improved microbiological risk assessments (RAs) for food safety. This study proposes a structured qualitative RA approach, emphasizing evidence-based decisions and supply chain defensibility to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.

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  • Food Safety
  • Microbiology
  • Agricultural Science

Background:

  • High-profile foodborne illness outbreaks linked to leafy greens over the past decade.
  • Current grower microbiological risk assessments (RAs) are qualitative and lack Codex Alimentarius Commission quantitative RA standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a structured qualitative risk assessment (RA) approach for leafy green growers.
  • To enhance food safety by improving microbiological risk management in leafy crop production.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion within an industry expert group.
  • Development of a framework for structured qualitative risk assessment.
  • Emphasis on evidence-based decision-making and a defensible process.

Main Results:

  • A proposed grower RA approach based on structured qualitative assessment.
  • A framework for documenting and defending risk management decisions within the supply chain.
  • Identification of needs for accessible evidence and hygiene criteria for intervention validation.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed structured qualitative RA approach can improve food safety for leafy greens.
  • Enhanced accessibility of evidence and development of hygiene criteria are crucial for effective intervention validation.
  • A defensible and evidence-based RA process is vital for the leafy green supply chain.