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Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers New England Extension Food Safety Partnership Project funded by USDA CSREES – Project.

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1 Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers New England Extension Food Safety Partnership Project funded by USDA CSREES – Project Number 2000-05389 Temp Control

2 Temperature Control  Maintains produce quality  Minimizes pathogen growth

3 When to Control Temperature  Cooling produce  Washing  Packing  Cold storage  Transport  Point of sale

4 In the Packing House: What You Can Do?  Cool produce quickly  Use ice made from potable water  Avoid cooling water bath temperatures that are >10º F cooler than produce pulp temperature ●tomatoes ●potatoes ●peppers ●apples

5 Refrigeration/Coolers: What You Can Do?  Monitor water temperatures  Check refrigeration storage temperatures  Don’t overload cooling capacity  Monitor cooler and produce temperatures  Use and monitor transport truck temperature

6 Food Safety Partnership  New England Cooperative Extension Food Safety Specialists From: University of Connecticut University of Maine University of Massachusetts University of New Hampshire University of Rhode Island University of Vermont  Other Representatives: State Agriculture Divisions/Departments USDA Agencies (Farm Service Agency, ASCS, NRCS) Farm Bureau Growers Associations Cooperative Extension Agricultural Specialists/Agents


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