| Hazard: | Biological -- Bacteria --
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| Source: | Soil, organic fertiliser may contain bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, E.coli O157:H7, Campylobacter, Shigella, Clostridium
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| Justification: | The application of Good Operating (Agricultural) Practice and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles to the primary production and post-harvest processing of fresh horticultural produce (technical report available as internal MPI report)
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| Control Measure: | Soil should be assessed and tested as suitable for growing lettuce. Only properly treated or composted fertiliser should be used.
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| Last Updated: | 16/01/2019
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