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MAAHS Presents...

Microbial Pathogens and Processes Associated with Foodborne Illnesses Linked to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Mark M. Reed, R.S., MPA, MPH, Safety Supervisor, Kentucky Department of Public Health, Food Safety Branch

Presented at the MAAHS Kentucky Good Agricultural Practices Seminar, November 17, 2008

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Conference Video...

Microbial Pathogens and processes Associatied with Foodborne Illnesses Linked to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Mark Reed, R.S., MPA, MPH, Food Manufacturing Safety Supervisor, Kentucky Department for Public Health, Food Safety Branch (1:00)
The Basics of Good Agricultural Practices - Shari Plimpton, Ph.D, Center for Innovative Food Technology (00:57)
Managing Water on the Farm to Reduce Risk of Microbial Contamination - Shari Plimpton, Ph.D, Center for Innovative Food Technology (01:09)
Soil, Manure and Compost - Dr. John Strang, Professor of Horticulture, University of Kentucky (00:40)
Worker Hygiene - Shari Plimpton, Ph.D, Center for Innovative Food Technology (00:49)
How to Pass a Food Safety Audit - Shari Plimpton, Ph.D, Center for Innovative Food Technology (00:57)

Conference Slides & Handouts...

Microbial Pathogens and processes Associatied with Foodborne Illnesses Linked to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Mark Reed, R.S., MPA, MPH, Food Manufacturing Safety Supervisor, Kentucky Department for Public Health, Food Safety Branch
The Basics of Good Agricultural Practices - Shari Plimpton, Ph.D, Center for Innovative Food Technology
Managing Water on the Farm to Reduce Risk of Microbial Contamination - Shari Plimpton, Ph.D, Center for Innovative Food Technology
Soil, Manure and Compost - Dr. John Strang, Professor of Horticulture, University of Kentucky
Worker Hygiene - Shari Plimpton, Ph.D, Center for Innovative Food Technology
How to Pass a Food Safety Audit - Shari Plimpton, Ph.D, Center for Innovative Food Technology