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  • April 15th 2016 Issue
  • Story by Shannon Dininny
  • Monitoring the dump tank

    Study shows need to monitor microbial levels in dump tanks.

    [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] The increasing emphasis on food safety means changes are ahead for tree fruit packing houses. Among them: the requirement to demonstrate that their preventive practices are effectively controlling for microbial contamination. It’s not just about producing high-quality, safe fruit anymore; it’s about proving that steps are being taken to prevent the pathogens that could lead to a food-borne illness and, ultimately, a recall. Packing houses are still determining whether they will be required to meet standards […]

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