Agricultural Water Contamination
April 12, 2021
If the water test results indicate possible fecal contamination (e.g.: high count of fecal coliforms), test agricultural water for Hepatitis A virus (HAV) and Norovirus (NoV).
Hepatitis A
Monitoring Microbial Quality of Processing Water
April 12, 2021
Monitor the microbial quality of processing water in direct contact with fruit periodically.
Water Testing During Harvest Operations
April 12, 2021
Test water for bacterial indicators (such as E.coli, fecal coliforms or total coliforms). Frequency of water test varies depending on the water source, history of water quality, intended use of water and if water is
Facility Illness Logging
April 10, 2021
Facilities should develop and implement an incident log to track employee illnesses associated with Hepatitis A and Norovirus.
Facility Review of Enteric Viruses Outbreak Reports
April 10, 2021
Facilities should periodically review local Hepatitis A and Norovirus outbreak reports using media sources, local news, county or local communications.
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