| Hazard: | Biological -- Enterobacteriacae --
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| Source: | Soil or organic animal fertiliser could be source of pathogens, e.g. Salmonella, E coli O157:H7, Campylobacter spp, Shigella, Clostridium spp.
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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: | Good agricultural practice for minimising potential for contamination of carrots with bacterial pathogens. Soil can be assessed and tested as suitable for growing carrots. Treated or properly composted organic animal fertiliser can significantly reduce pathogen numbers.
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| Last Updated: | 9/05/2013
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