The Produce Contamination Problem

<p><U>Part 1: Produce Contamination: Scope and Sources</U></p> <ol> </ol> <p>1. Scope of the Produce Contamination Problem</p> <p>2. Microbial Attachment and Persistence on Plants</p> <p>3. Identification of the Source of Contamination</p> <p>4. Manure Management</p> <p>5. Bioaerosol Contamination of Produce: Potential Issues from an Unexplored Contaminant Route</p> <p>6. Water Quality</p> <p>7. Disease Risks Posed by Wild Birds Associated with Agricultural Landscapes</p> <p>8. Produce Contamination by other Wildlife</p> <p><U>Part 2: Commodities Associated with Major Outbreaks and Recalls</p> <ol></U> </ol> <p>9. Leafy Vegetables</p> <p>10. Melons</p> <p>11. Microbiological Safety of Sprouted Seeds: Interventions and Regulations</p> <p>12. Salmonella and Tomatoes</p> <p>13. Tree Fruits and Nuts: Outbreaks, Contamination Sources, Prevention and Remediation</p> <p>14. Berry Contamination: Outbreaks and Contamination Issues</p> <p><U>Part 3: Contamination Avoidance Pre and Postharvest</p></U> <p> <p>15. Produce Contamination Issues in Mexico and Central America</p> <p>16. Regulatory issues in Europe Regarding Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Safety</p> <p><U>Part 4: Technology for Reduction of Human Pathogens in Fresh Produce</p></U> <p> <p>17. Disinfection of Contaminated Produce with Conventional Washing and Sanitizing Technology</p> <p>18. Advanced Technologies for Detection and Elimination of Bacterial Pathogens</p> <p>19. Conclusions and Recommendations</p>