AOAC SPSFAM March 16 2015 eBook

Sampling Plan White Paper

Outline • Objectives scope audience ,  ,  • Description of the challenge • Considerations in field sampling • Considerations in developing a sampling plan • Recommendations for a sampling plan  – For routine sampling  – For cause (suspected contamination) • Alternative sampling procedures • Research needs

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Working Group Field Trip

• Participants of Fresh Produce Sampling Plan Working Group  toured Salinas Valley produce fields and processing facilities • Team observed in‐field sampling and harvesting activities, and  processing / packaging of fresh and bagged products  • Products included leafy greens and strawberries • Tour organized by David Gombas, United Fresh, and hosted by  – Church Brothers – Naturipe Berry Growers  – Earthbound Farm – Dole Fresh Vegetables 

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