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Produce handling and processing practices

L R Beuchat1, J H Ryu

  • 1Center for Food Safety and Quality Enhancement, University of Georgia, Griffin 30223, USA. lbeucha@cfsqe.griffin.peachnet.edu

Emerging Infectious Diseases
|November 21, 1997
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Fresh produce consumption is linked to increased human illness outbreaks. Controlling contamination points throughout the supply chain is key to reducing risks associated with pathogens on fruits and vegetables.

Area of Science:

  • Food Safety
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Increased human illness outbreaks linked to raw produce consumption in the US over the last decade.
  • Changes in agricultural, processing, and consumption practices contribute to pathogen contamination.
  • Pathogens like Listeria, Clostridium, Bacillus, Salmonella, and E. coli are found in soil, water, and animal products, posing risks to fresh produce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze the sources and pathways of pathogen contamination on fresh produce.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of current produce safety measures.
  • To propose strategies for reducing human illness risk from contaminated produce.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on produce contamination and foodborne illness outbreaks.

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  • Analysis of pathogen sources including soil, water, manure, and animal contact.
  • Examination of contamination points from field to consumption.
  • Evaluation of post-harvest treatments like chlorinated water washes.

    • Main Results:

    • Pathogens can contaminate produce at multiple points: field, harvest, packing, processing, distribution, and preparation.
    • Contamination sources include soil-dwelling microbes, contaminated water, manure, and cross-contamination from animals and surfaces.
    • Chlorinated water washes reduce microbial load but do not eliminate all pathogens.
    • Human hands and surfaces are significant vectors for pathogen transfer.

    Conclusions:

    • Reducing human illness risk requires a multi-faceted approach focusing on preventing contamination at every stage of the produce lifecycle.
    • Implementing robust control measures in the field, during harvesting, processing, and distribution is crucial.
    • Enhanced hygiene practices at retail, food-service, and home levels are essential for consumer safety.