PathOrganic – Risks and Recommendations Regarding Human \nPathogens in Organic Vegetable Production Chains
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: PathOrganic assesses risks associated with the consumption of fresh and minimally \nprocessed vegetables due to the prevalence of bacterial human pathogens in plant \nproduce. The project evaluates whether organic production poses a risk on food safety, \ntaking into consideration sources of pathogen transmission (e.g. animal manure). \nThe project also explores whether organic versus conventional production practices \nmay reduce the risk of pathogen manifestation. In Europe, vegetable-linked outbreaks \nare not well investigated. A conceptual model together with novel sampling strategies \nand specifically adjusted methods provides the basis for large-scale surveys of organically \ngrown plant produce in five European countries. Critical control points are \ndetermined and evaluated and factors contributing to a food safety problem are analyzed \nin greenhouse and field experiments. The project aims at developing a quantitative \nrisk assessment model and at formulating recommendations for improving food \nsafety in organic vegetable production.
Authors: Arthurson, V., Baggesen, D., Brankatschk, K., Dalsgaard, A., Duffy, B., Fenzl, C., Friedel, J.K., Hackl, E., Hartmann, A., Hedin, F., Hofmann, A., Jäderlund, L., Jansson, J., Jensen, A.N., Koller, M., Mäder, P., Rinnofner, T., Schmid, M., Storm, C., van Bruggen, A.H.C., Widmer, F., Wyss, G.S., Zijlstra, C.A., Sessitsch, A.
Institution: Forschungsinstitut für Biologischen Landbau
Language: English
Subfield: Food Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7070236934