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Produce Safety<\/h1>\n

The Produce Safety Lab is dedicated to help and support the fresh produce and the minimally processed fruit and vegetable industry. Our lab integrates our research into innovation and best practices for producers.<\/p>\n

We ensure our work is accessible and applicable to Colorado producers through outreach<\/a>, extension, workshops, and our newest Food Innovation Center at CSU Spur<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Current Research<\/h2>\n

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Microbial Risk Assessment of Onion Production Practices<\/h3>\n

This project focuses on quantification of risks along Dry Bulb Onion production practices and throughout harvest, storage and packing activities. Funding source: USDA SCRI<\/p>\n

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Soil Sampling and Carrot Risk Assessment<\/h3>\n

Through a combination of different soil sampling techniques, we look to elucidate what is the probably of detecting an enteric pathogen within 1 acre of land and how this potential contamination translates into transfer and persistence of those enteric pathogens to an array of carrot cultivars. Funding: CSU, SBRI and private entity<\/p>\n

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Controlled Environment Agriculture Food Safety Practices<\/h3>\n

Significant knowledge gaps exist in the Identification and quantification of enteric pathogen contamination of CEA grown crops. This project looks to identify through air, plant, surface and nutrient solution sampling, those risk factors that could transfer contamination to leaf greens. Funding source: CSU and private entity<\/p>\n

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Extension Services<\/h1>\n

We prioritize our efforts by visiting small to medium size farms and facilities where we can offer technical assistance specific to good agricultural practices. Areas we highlight include:<\/p>\n