Fruits, vegetables, and food safety: Health and hygiene on the farm

Cornell Univ., Dept. of Food Science, Food Science Extension, 8 Stocking Hall, Ithaca, New York 14853, 607-255-7922, www.nysaes.cornell.edu/fst

This presentation shows ways to prevent contamination of fruits and vegetables while you work. It was filmed in real production fields and packing houses in the United States. Organisms of concern in fruit and vegetables are discussed, along with proper hygiene practices when handling and harvesting fruits and vegetables.

Session 19, Video Theater
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Sunday PM Room 285

2005 IFT Annual Meeting, July 15-20 - New Orleans, Louisiana