Part 2 Field Harvest and Packing 2.pdfA lot should be traceable: • Upon harvest or receipt if...
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Part 2 – Field Harvest and Packing
• Field Sanitation and Hygiene (55 pts.)
• Field Harvesting and Transportation (130 pts.)
• 185 Points Possible
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
2-2 Field Sanitation and Hygiene
10 Points
The number, condition, and placement of field sanitation units comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations. Arizona= 1 facility for 20 people
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
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
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.
10 Points Procedure: Sanitation Unit Spill or Leak Log
Response Plan
Spill Log not required, but the policy is…
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
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
Bagged Salad Products: Field Coring
E. Coli: Adheres to rough Surfaces
• Intermediate Length • Seamless • No Rough Areas • Minimizes Risk
Old New A Fresh Approach to Lettuce Coring
Nolte & Siemens, 2012
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
2-9 Field Harvesting and Transportation
Harvesting equipment and/or machinery which comes into contact with product is in good repair.
10 Points
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
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
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
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
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
2-14 Field Harvesting and Transportation
Only use water that is the microbial equivalent of drinking water (potable)
is applied to harvested product
2-15 Field Harvesting and Transportation
15 Points Record: Water Source Testing Log
5 Points
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.
2-16 Field Harvesting and Transportation
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
2-18 Field Harvesting and Transportation
5 PointProcedure: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Log
There is a implemented policy indicating that harvested product being moved from field are covered during transportation
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
Packing materials used in ranch or field pack operations are properly stored and protected from contamination.
2-20 Field Harvesting and Transportation
10 Points
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 2455033-001)
2-21 Field Harvesting and Transportation
10 Points Document: Traceability Checklist Log