| Hazard: | Biological -- Enterobacteriacae --
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| Source: | Organic fertiliser, irrigation water can contain Salmonella, E.coli O157:H7, Shigella and other bacterial pathogens, e.g Campylobacter, Listeria
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| Justification: | The application of 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: | Irrigation water and organic fertiliser not in direct contact with fruits therefore minimal risk. Drop apples may be contaminated. See information on good agricultural practice (GAP) for use of irrigation water and organic fertilisers
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| Last Updated: | 16/12/2015
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