Field Packing & Packing Area Materials

Policy

Only new or sanitized containers are used for both field packing products and products packed in in the packing area. Final packing materials used in field pack and packing area operations are protected from sources of contamination.

Packing Area

Policy

Source water and/or ice used in washing is potable. Any ice used for cooling produce is transported and stored under sanitary conditions.

Reasonable efforts are taken to remove or reduce excessive dirt and mud from produce and harvest containers before entering the packing facility. Wash water is not reused and is changed between crops to avoid cross contamination

All food and water contact surfaces are in good condition, cleaned, and sanitized before each use (refer to SOP - Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces). Only new or sanitized containers are used for packing the product. Any produce dropped, spilled, or that comes in contact with the floor in the packing area is discarded.

For packing area worker health and hygiene, see Sanitation & Hygiene Policies.