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xx, 138 p. : ill. Problems linked with pathogens in fresh produce, including the associated public health and trade implications, have been reported in a number of countries worldwide. Furthermore, from 1980 to 2004, the global production per annum of fruit and vegetables grew by 94% and they are a critical component of a healthy diet. Reported outbreaks associated with leafy vegetables and herbs have been notable for the wide geographical distribution of the contaminated products, the high numbers of consumers exposed and thus the large number of cases. This meeting addressed the pathways for contamination, survival and persistence of microbiological hazards associated with leafy vegetables and herbs, and the potential management options from primary production through to the consumer.--Publisher's description. Introduction -- Fresh and fresh-cut leafy vegetables and herbs -- Production environment of leafy vegetables and herbs -- Soil amendments and fertilizers -- Water -- Harvest, field packing and packinghouses -- Processing -- Marketing and the cold chain -- Education and training -- Data gaps. Includes bibliographical references. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Edible greens Congresses Herbs Congresses Food contamination Risk assessment Congresses Food Microbiology Congresses TX557 .M53 2008eb 664.001579 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10348724 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10348724 CaPaEBR 091020 ebr10348724