Topics: Commercial Fruit, Commercial Vegetables, Food Science and Technology, Horticulture

Cross-Contamination

This publication is part of the Small Fruit Video Series series.

UGA Extension contacts:
Laurel Dunn and Angelos Deltsidis

Cross-contamination, resulting in foodborne pathogen contamination of small fruits, can occur at any point throughout production and post-harvest handling. This video discusses techniques and best practices for growers and packers to ensure the production of safe, high-quality small fruits. This video was produced in collaboration with the Auburn Department of Horticulture.

Additional author: Camila Rodrigues, Assistant Professor and Food Safety Extension Specialist, Auburn University Department of Horticulture.

Cross-contamination can occur at any point throughout production and postharvest handling, resulting in foodborne pathogen contamination of small fruits. This video discusses techniques and best practices for growers and packers to ensure the production of safe, high-quality small fruits.

This video was produced in collaboration with the Auburn Department of Horticulture.

Published by University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. For more information or guidance, contact your local Extension office.

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