Part 2 Field Harvest and Packing

Field Sanitation and Hygiene (55 pts.)

Field Harvesting and Transportation (130 pts.)
185 Points Possible
2-1 Field Sanitation and Hygiene
A documented pre-harvest assessment should be made on the crop production
areas to determine risks and possible sources of crop contamination.

15 Points Document: Pre-Harvest Assessment

2-2 Field Sanitation and Hygiene
The number, condition, and placement of field sanitation units comply with
applicable state and/or federal regulations. Arizona= 1 facility for 20 people

10 Points
2-3 Field Sanitation and Hygiene
In a situation where field sanitation units are not required, a toilet facility must be
made readily available for all workers.

10 Points
2-4 Field Sanitation and Hygiene
Field sanitation units are located in a location that minimizes the potential risk for
product contamination and are directly accessible for servicing.

10 Points
2-5 Field Sanitation and Hygiene
A response plan is in place in the event of a major spill or leak of field sanitation
units or toilet facilities.

Response Plan

10 Points Procedure: Sanitation Unit Spill or Leak Log

Spill Log not required, but the policy is
 2-6 Field Harvesting and Transportation
All harvest containers and bulk hauling vehicles that come in direct contact with
product are cleaned and/or sanitized on a scheduled basis

10 Points Document: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Sanitization

2-7 Field Harvesting and Transportation
All hand harvesting equipment and implements (knives, pruners, machetes, etc.)
should be kept as clean as practical and disinfected on a scheduled basis.

10 Points Document: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Sanitization

Bagged Salad Products:
Field Coring
E. Coli: Adheres
to rough
Surfaces
 A Fresh Approach
Old New
to Lettuce Coring
Intermediate Length
Seamless
No Rough Areas
Minimizes Risk

Nolte & Siemens, 2012

2-8 Field Harvesting and Transportation
Clean and sanitize harvest containers including reusable boxes
Line cartons with plastic if unable to effectively clean
Damaged containers need to be properly repaired or disposed of

5 Points
2-9 Field Harvesting and Transportation
Harvesting equipment and/or machinery which comes into contact with product
is in good repair.

10 Points
2-10 Field Harvesting and Transportation
Light bulbs and glass on harvesting equipment are protected so as not to
contaminate produce or fields in the case of breakage.

10 Points
2-11 Field Harvesting and Transportation
There is a standard operating procedure on what measures should be taken in
the case of glass breakage during harvesting operations

5 Points Document: Contamination During Harvesting Log

2-12 Field Harvesting and Transportation
A standard operating procedure measures to take in the case of product
contamination by chemicals, petroleum or pesticides

5 Points
 2-13 Field Harvesting and Transportation
During harvest, inspect for and remove foreign objects such as glass, metal, rocks, or
dangerous/toxic items.

5 Points
 2-14 Field Harvesting and Transportation
Harvesting containers, totes, etc. are not used for carrying or storing non-produce
items during the harvest season

5 Points Document: Harvesting Container sanitization Log

2-15 Field Harvesting and Transportation

Only use water that is the microbial

equivalent of drinking water (potable)
is applied to harvested product

15 Points Record: Water Source Testing Log

2-16 Field Harvesting and Transportation
A reasonable effort should be made to remove excessive dirt and mud from the
product itself and/or any containers that are used during harvest.

5 Points
 2-17 Field Harvesting and Transportation
Transportation equipment used to move product from field to storage areas
needs to be clean and in good repair

10 Points
2-18 Field Harvesting and Transportation
There is a implemented policy indicating that harvested product being moved
from field are covered during transportation

5 PointProcedure: Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Log

2-19 Field Harvesting and Transportation
In a field pack operation, ONLY new or sanitized containers are used
Line plastic totes with plastic

10 Points Document: Field Container Cleaning

2-20 Field Harvesting and Transportation
Packing materials used in ranch or field pack operations are properly stored and
protected from contamination.

10 Points
2-21 Field Harvesting and Transportation
A lot should be traceable:
Upon harvest or receipt if co-packing
Through packing and repacking if co-mingled with other lots
As a finished product that is sold

Yuma date of harvest

(Lot 2455033-001)

10 Points Document: Traceability Checklist Log