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Beyond the Wash... How Research Shapes Postharvest Water Safety

CONTACT's PRODUCE SAFETY WEBINAR SERIES, SEASON 4, WEBINAR 29 Title: Beyond the Wash... How Research Shapes Postharvest Water Safety Description: This webinar provided a scientific overview of antimicrobial use and management in postharvest water systems, focusing on mitigating cross-contamination risks in packinghouses. Presenters highlighted how sanitizers function as control points, emphasizing their role in preventing the transfer of pathogens rather than simply reducing microbial loads. They also covered key differences between single-pass and recirculated water systems, the impact of organic load on sanitizer efficacy, and how these findings related to regulatory expectations and industry audits. The webinar showcased real-world data on inactivation curves and cross-contamination risks through targeted research on various commodities, including tomatoes, cucumbers, citrus, tropical fruits, leafy greens, and tree fruits. Attendees learned how research-backed validation studies can support decisions about antimicrobial concentrations and change-over schedules/change schedules. Funding: This work is supported by the Specialty Crops Research Initiative 2020-51181-32157 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this recommendation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Host: Dr. Laura Strawn (Virginia Tech) Speakers: Dr. Michelle Danyluk (University of Florida), Dr. Faith Critzer (University of Georgia), and Dr. Laura Strawn (Virginia Tech)