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Part 2 - Field Harvest and Field Packing Activities

Field Sanitation and Hygiene

  • A documented pre-harvest assessment is made on the crop production areas. Risks and possible sources of crop contamination are noted and assessed.

  • The number, condition, and placement of field sanitation units comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations.

  • When question 2-2 is answered "N/A" (sanitation units are not required), a toilet facility is readily available for all workers.

  • Field sanitation units are located in a location that minimizes the potential risk for product contamination and are directly accessible for servicing.

  • A response plan is in place for the event of a major spill or leak of field sanitation units or toilet facilities.

Field Harvesting and Transportation

  • All harvesting containers and bulk hauling vehicles that come in direct contact with product are cleaned and/or sanitized on a scheduled basis and kept as clean as practicable.

  • All hand harvesting equipment and implements (knives, pruners machetes, etc.) are kept as clean as practical and are disinfected on a scheduled basis.

  • Damaged containers are properly repaired or disposed of.

  • Harvesting equipment and/or machinery which comes into contact with product is in good repair.

  • Light bulbs and glass on harvesting equipment are protected so as not to contaminate produce or fields in the case of breakage.

  • There is a standard operating procedure or instructions on what measures should be taken in the case of glass/plastic breakage and possible contamination during harvesting operations.

  • There is a standard operating procedure or instructions on what measures should be taken in the case of product contamination by chemicals, petroleum, pesticides or other contaminating factors.

  • For mechanically harvested product, measures are taken during harvest to inspect for and remove foreign objects such as glass, metal, rocks, or other dangerous/toxic items.

  • Harvesting containers, totes, etc. are not used for carrying or storing non- produce items during the harvest season, and farm workers are instructed in this policy.

  • Water applied to harvested product is microbially safe.

  • Efforts have been made to remove excessive dirt and mud from product and/or containers during harvest.

  • Transportation equipment used to move product from field to storage areas or storage areas to processing plant which comes into contact with product is clean and in good repair.

  • There is a policy in place and has been implemented that harvested product being moved from field to storage areas or processing plants are covered during transportation.

  • In ranch or field pack operations, only new or sanitized containers are used for packing the product.

  • Packing materials used in ranch or field pack operations are properly stored and protected from contamination.

  • Product moving out of the field is uniquely identified to enable traceability in the event of a recall.

Conclusion: Part 2 - Field Harvest And Field Packing Activities

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