Part 2 – Field Harvest and Packing

• Field Sanitation and Hygiene (55 pts.)

• Field Harvesting and Transportation (130 pts.)

• 185 Points Possible

2-1 Field Sanitation and Hygiene

A documented pre-harvest assessment should be made on the crop production areas to determine risks and possible sources of crop contamination.

15 Points Document: Pre-Harvest Assessment

2-2 Field Sanitation and Hygiene

10 Points

The number, condition, and placement of field sanitation units comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations. Arizona= 1 facility for 20 people

2-3 Field Sanitation and Hygiene

In a situation where field sanitation units are not required, a toilet facility must be made readily available for all workers.

10 Points

2-4 Field Sanitation and Hygiene

Field sanitation units are located in a location that minimizes the potential risk for product contamination and are directly accessible for servicing.

10 Points

2-5 Field Sanitation and Hygiene

A response plan is in place in the event of a major spill or leak of field sanitation units or toilet facilities.

10 Points Procedure: Sanitation Unit Spill or Leak Log

Response Plan

Spill Log not required, but the policy is…

2-6 Field Harvesting and Transportation

• All harvest containers and bulk hauling vehicles that come in direct contact with product are cleaned and/or sanitized on a scheduled basis

10 Points Document: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Sanitization

2-7 Field Harvesting and Transportation

All hand harvesting equipment and implements (knives, pruners, machetes, etc.) should be kept as clean as practical and disinfected on a scheduled basis.

10 Points Document: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Sanitization

Bagged Salad Products: Field Coring

E. Coli: Adheres to rough Surfaces

• Intermediate Length • Seamless • No Rough Areas • Minimizes Risk

Old New A Fresh Approach to Lettuce Coring

Nolte & Siemens, 2012

2-8 Field Harvesting and Transportation

• Clean and sanitize harvest containers including reusable boxes • Line cartons with plastic if unable to effectively clean • Damaged containers need to be properly repaired or disposed of

5 Points

2-9 Field Harvesting and Transportation

Harvesting equipment and/or machinery which comes into contact with product is in good repair.

10 Points

2-10 Field Harvesting and Transportation

Light bulbs and glass on harvesting equipment are protected so as not to contaminate produce or fields in the case of breakage.

10 Points

2-11 Field Harvesting and Transportation

There is a standard operating procedure on what measures should be taken in the case of glass breakage during harvesting operations

5 Points Document: Contamination During Harvesting Log

2-12 Field Harvesting and Transportation

A standard operating procedure measures to take in the case of product contamination by chemicals, petroleum or pesticides

5 Points

2-13 Field Harvesting and Transportation

During harvest, inspect for and remove foreign objects such as glass, metal, rocks, or dangerous/toxic items.

5 Points

Harvesting containers, totes, etc. are not used for carrying or storing non-produce items during the harvest season

5 Points Document: Harvesting Container sanitization Log

2-14 Field Harvesting and Transportation

Only use water that is the microbial equivalent of drinking water (potable)

is applied to harvested product

2-15 Field Harvesting and Transportation

15 Points Record: Water Source Testing Log

5 Points

A reasonable effort should be made to remove excessive dirt and mud from the product itself and/or any containers that are used during harvest.

2-16 Field Harvesting and Transportation

2-17 Field Harvesting and Transportation

Transportation equipment used to move product from field to storage areas needs to be clean and in good repair

10 Points

2-18 Field Harvesting and Transportation

5 PointProcedure: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Log

There is a implemented policy indicating that harvested product being moved from field are covered during transportation

2-19 Field Harvesting and Transportation • In a field pack operation, ONLY new or sanitized containers are used • Line plastic totes with plastic

10 Points Document: Field Container Cleaning

Packing materials used in ranch or field pack operations are properly stored and protected from contamination.

2-20 Field Harvesting and Transportation

10 Points

A lot should be traceable: • Upon harvest or receipt if co-packing • Through packing and repacking if co-mingled with other lots • As a finished product that is sold

Yuma date of harvest (Lot 2455033-001)

2-21 Field Harvesting and Transportation

10 Points Document: Traceability Checklist Log