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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Produce Safety"”.
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Developing aggregative soil sampling methods to improve preharvest produce safety
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2026-12-01
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Addressing produce safety educational resources for non- English speaking growers in the Midwest
Refugee produce growers in the Midwestern United States often possess valuable agricultural experience. However, many face challenges in adopting produce safety practices due to language barriers and limited access to culturally relevant educational resources. These gaps hinder their ability to …
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INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO PLANT PROTECTION AND PRODUCE SAFETY THROUGH HIGH-PRECISION PLANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
… that combine biological efficacy, food safety, and the preservation of microbial biodiversity. Within this framework, the use of biocontrol agents (BCAs), ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and advanced diagnostic technologies have emerged as an innovative toolkit for integrated pest …
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Selection of Pathogen Surrogates and Fresh Produce Safety: Implications for Public Health and Irrigation Water Quality Policy
… health issue in the United States, with fresh produce being one of the leading causes of outbreaks. Understanding routes of contamination of fresh produce and how pathogens survive on plant surfaces is paramount in improving food safety and reducing risk to public health. The objectives of this …
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Agricultural water quality and biofilm formation in water storage containers and irrigation pipes linked to fresh produce safety
… experiences semi-arid conditions and primary producers can therefore not be reliant on rainfall alone. They therefore also make use of water distribution systems to irrigate their crops from stored reserves. As access to superior quality irrigation water has decreased substantially with: water …
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Farm food safety plans: customizing educational materials for small-scale and campus-based farms
A comprehensive farm food safety plan is an integral part of all growing operations, regardless of size, output, or production practice. As small-scale and campus-based, student-run farms grow in popularity, there is an increasing need to establish the concept of comprehensive produce safety …
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Assessment of Farmers Market Practices and Characteristics to Inform the Development of Tailored Educational Materials
… occurred, and emphasize the importance of food safety practices at farmers markets. Some farmers may be encouraged to follow Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to limit the contamination of fresh produce; however, GAPs programs are complex and also very driven by wholesale buyers. Furthermore, …
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Producing safety : exploring occupational health and safety values in action within the WA civil construction industry
… working and learning practices in the context of safety within the Civil Construction Industry (CC Industry) of Western Australia (WA) and specifically focuses on the relations between organisational safety values and current working practices, primarily focusing on the instrumental power of …
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Advancing food safety through simulation of school cafeteria share tables and produce systems
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2025-08-01
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Factors Influencing The Ecology and Epidemiology of Microbial Indicators and Foodborne Pathogens In Surface Waters and Development of Risk Mitigations
… outbreaks have continued to be associated with produce contamination originating from on-farm sources, such as soil or agricultural water. Additionally, the heterogeneity of the pre-harvest environment complicates the development of universal strategies for managing produce safety risks. …
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Porcine rotavirus adsorption to 24 salad vegetables and sanitization by free chlorine
… in the United States and worldwide. Fresh produce, especially those used as raw foods like salad vegetables, can be contaminated, causing illness. In this study, we determined the number of rotaviruses adsorbed on produce surfaces using group A porcine rotaviruses and 24 cultivars of leafy …
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Aggregative swab sampling method for romaine lettuce show similar quality indicators and microbial profiles compared to composite tissue samples in a pilot study
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2024-08-01
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Farm-to-table food safety for Colorado produce crops: a web-based approach for promoting good agricultural and handling practices
… pathogenic microbial contamination of fresh produce at this stage of the food system (Bihn & Gravani, 2006). One approach to fresh produce safety on the farm involves participation in voluntary audits based on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and Good Handling Practices (GHPs). Currently, …
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Development and evaluation of ultraviolet systems to enhance food safety and food security
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2026-05-01
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Development of a Chlorine Dioxide Gas Concentration Monitoring Unit and Kinetic Analysis of the Effect of Chlorine Dioxide Treatment on Color and Microbial Content Change of Spinach
… application of ClO2 gas for sanitation of fresh produce on an industrial scale.Fresh produce safety, especially for leafy green vegetables, has become a focal point of interest in recent years. In an effort to reduce microbial loads present on fresh produce, gaseous sanitizers are being explored …
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Evaluating the Cross-Contamination Risks of Salmonella and Generic Escherichia coli on Agricultural Ground Covers in Produce Pre-Harvest Production
The US Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) prohibits the harvest of dropped fruits and vegetables due to potential microbial contamination. Under the FSMA PSR dropped produce includes (i) produce that has detached from the parent plant and …
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Improving food safety when traditional lab experiments with pathogens won’t work: corn wet milling and preharvest soil safety on pilot and field scale
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2027-08-01
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Investigation on Factors Influencing Ultrasound-assisted Surface Decontamination of Fresh and Fresh-cut Vegetables
"Although strict practices for controlling the safety of leafy green produce have been implemented in the produce industry, current commercial operations rely on a wash treatment with an antimicrobial agent as the only step for reducing microbial populations on fresh produce. However, washing with …