Part 2 Field Harvest and Packing. Field Sanitation and Hygiene (55 pts.) Field Harvesting and Transportation (130 pts.) 185 Points Possible

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1 Part 2 Field Harvest and Packing Field Sanitation and Hygiene (55 pts.) Field Harvesting and Transportation (130 pts.) 185 Points Possible

2 2-1 Field Sanitation and Hygiene A documented pre-harvest assessment should be made on the crop production areas to determine risks and possible sources of crop contamination. 15 Points Document: Pre-Harvest Assessment

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4 2-2 Field Sanitation and Hygiene The number, condition, and placement of field sanitation units comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations. Arizona= 1 facility for 20 people 10 Points

5 2-3 Field Sanitation and Hygiene In a situation where field sanitation units are not required, a toilet facility must be made readily available for all workers. 10 Points

6 2-4 Field Sanitation and Hygiene Field sanitation units are located in a location that minimizes the potential risk for product contamination and are directly accessible for servicing. 10 Points

7 2-5 Field Sanitation and Hygiene A response plan is in place in the event of a major spill or leak of field sanitation units or toilet facilities. Response Plan 10 Points Procedure: Sanitation Unit Spill or Leak Log

8 Spill Log not required, but the policy is

9 2-6 Field Harvesting and Transportation All harvest containers and bulk hauling vehicles that come in direct contact with product are cleaned and/or sanitized on a scheduled basis 10 Points Document: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Sanitization

10 2-7 Field Harvesting and Transportation All hand harvesting equipment and implements (knives, pruners, machetes, etc.) should be kept as clean as practical and disinfected on a scheduled basis. 10 Points Document: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Sanitization

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12 Bagged Salad Products: Field Coring

13 E. Coli: Adheres to rough Surfaces

14 Old New A Fresh Approach to Lettuce Coring Intermediate Length Seamless No Rough Areas Minimizes Risk Nolte & Siemens, 2012

15 2-8 Field Harvesting and Transportation Clean and sanitize harvest containers including reusable boxes Line cartons with plastic if unable to effectively clean Damaged containers need to be properly repaired or disposed of 5 Points

16 2-9 Field Harvesting and Transportation Harvesting equipment and/or machinery which comes into contact with product is in good repair. 10 Points

17 2-10 Field Harvesting and Transportation Light bulbs and glass on harvesting equipment are protected so as not to contaminate produce or fields in the case of breakage. 10 Points

18 2-11 Field Harvesting and Transportation There is a standard operating procedure on what measures should be taken in the case of glass breakage during harvesting operations 5 Points Document: Contamination During Harvesting Log

19 2-12 Field Harvesting and Transportation A standard operating procedure measures to take in the case of product contamination by chemicals, petroleum or pesticides 5 Points

20 2-13 Field Harvesting and Transportation During harvest, inspect for and remove foreign objects such as glass, metal, rocks, or dangerous/toxic items. 5 Points

21 2-14 Field Harvesting and Transportation Harvesting containers, totes, etc. are not used for carrying or storing non-produce items during the harvest season 5 Points Document: Harvesting Container sanitization Log

22 2-15 Field Harvesting and Transportation Only use water that is the microbial equivalent of drinking water (potable) is applied to harvested product 15 Points Record: Water Source Testing Log

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24 2-16 Field Harvesting and Transportation A reasonable effort should be made to remove excessive dirt and mud from the product itself and/or any containers that are used during harvest. 5 Points

25 2-17 Field Harvesting and Transportation Transportation equipment used to move product from field to storage areas needs to be clean and in good repair 10 Points

26 2-18 Field Harvesting and Transportation There is a implemented policy indicating that harvested product being moved from field are covered during transportation 5 PointProcedure: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Log

27 2-19 Field Harvesting and Transportation In a field pack operation, ONLY new or sanitized containers are used Line plastic totes with plastic 10 Points Document: Field Container Cleaning

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29 2-20 Field Harvesting and Transportation Packing materials used in ranch or field pack operations are properly stored and protected from contamination. 10 Points

30 2-21 Field Harvesting and Transportation A lot should be traceable: Upon harvest or receipt if co-packing Through packing and repacking if co-mingled with other lots As a finished product that is sold Yuma date of harvest (Lot ) 10 Points Document: Traceability Checklist Log