Post Harvest

Post Harvest

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Pre-harvest: Preharvest food safety measures and interventions are implemented on the farm or in the field to prevent or reduce introduction of enteric viruses onto food products.

Harvest: Enteric virus prevention is also important during harvesting. These resources focus on proper use of equipment and tools, effective handwashing techniques, and safe food handling practices.

Post-harvest: Resource materials include management of personnel, proper clean-up and disinfection methods, and food handling education and training materials.

Post Harvest Recommendations

Recommendations

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Maintaining Hygienic Conditions in Packing and Processing Areas

Post-Harvest

After harvest, fruits should be packed and processed under hygienic conditions

Post-Harvest Water Use – Decision Tree (Cornell)

Food Safety Best Practices Guide – United Fresh

Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards (FDA)

1. Shield these areas from intrusion by animals, birds and pests.

Pest Control for Buildings (CanadaGAP)

2. Ideally, all cleaning, packing and processing activities should occur in indoor areas which are protected by walls, doors and roof; If these areas are not sheltered appropriately and exposed to the outdoors, then install other barriers such as netting.

Animal and Wildlife Monitoring Log (AFFI)

Animal Control Risk Assessment (AFFI)

Facility Inspection and Cleaning Log (AFFI)

Unusual Occurrence Report (AFFI)

Post-Harvest Sanitation Log (Cornell)

Pest Control for Buildings (CanadaGAP)