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Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers. New England Extension Food Safety Partnership. Project funded by USDA CSREES - Agency Number-005111109723, Project Number 2000-05389. Food Defense/Biosecurity.

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Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Growers

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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 - Agency Number-005111109723, Project Number 2000-05389

  2. Food Defense/Biosecurity • DHS (Dept of Homeland Security) has identified agriculture and food sectors as potential targets of terrorists. • The FDA and USDA have developed guidance documents to assist the industry.

  3. Food Biosecurity Food Safety= Protection against accidental contamination “Food Security” = Protection against malicious contamination Food Security is NOT an extension of Food Safety. It is very different.

  4. Followcompany defense plan and procedures Inspectyour work and surrounding areas Recognize anything out of the ordinary Secure all ingredients, supplies, products T ell management if you notice anything unusual or suspicious ALERT PROGRAM AAssure LLook EEmployees RReports TThreat www.fda.gov/Food/FoodDefense/default.htm www.fda.gov/Food/FoodDefense/Training/ALERT/default.htm www.fda.gov/Food/FoodDefense/Training/ucm135038.htm

  5. Improved Awareness What to look for? • Persons with unusual activity • Employees changing work behavior • Unattended items What to do? • Notify management • Secure and control access – keep doors locked as appropriate • Monitor • Train employees

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