5.2.2.2 Preparation of raw material before processingPhysical hazards (such as the presence of animal and plant debris, metal, and other foreign material)should be removed through manual sorting or the use of detectors, such as metal detectors. Rawmaterials should be trimmed to remove any damaged , rotten or mouldy material.5.2.2.3 Washing and microbiological decontaminationRefer to section 5.2.2.1 of the Code of Hygienic Practice for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. In addition:• Water used for final rinses should be of potable quality, particularly for these products asthey are not likely to be washed before consumption.5.2.2.4 Pre-cooling Fresh Fruit and VegetablesRefer to section 5.2.2.3 of the Code of Hygienic Practice for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.5.2.2.5 Cutting, slicing, shredding, and similar pre-cut processesProcedures should be in place to minimize contamination with physical (e.g. metal) and microbiologicalcontaminants during cutting, slicing, shredding or similar pre-cut processes.5.2.2.6 Washing after cutting, slicing, shredding, and similar pre-cut processesWashing cut produce with potable water may reduce microbiological contamination. In addition, itremoves some of the cellular fluids that were released during the cutting process thereby reducing thelevel of available nutrients for microbiological growth. The following should be considered:• Water should be replaced at sufficient frequency to prevent the build-up of organic materialand prevent cross-contamination.• Antimicrobial agents should be used, where necessary, to minimize cross-contaminationduring washing and where their use is in line with good hygienic practices. Theantimicrobial agents levels should be monitored and controlled to ensure that they aremaintained at effective concentrations. Application of antimicrobial agents, followed by awash as necessary, should be done to ensure that chemical residues do not exceed levels asrecommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.• Drying or draining to remove water after washing is important to minimize microbiologicalgrowth.5.2.2.7 Cold StorageRefer to section 5.2.2.4 of the Code of Hygienic Practice for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. In addition:• Pre-cut fresh fruits and vegetables should be maintained at low temperatures at all stages,from cutting through distribution to minimise microbiological growth.5.7 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDSWhere appropriate, records should be maintained to adequately reflect product information, such asproduct formulations or specifications and operational controls. Maintaining adequate documentationand records of processing operations is important in the event of recall of with fresh pre-cut fruits andvegetables. Records should be kept long enough to facilitate recalls and foodborne illnessinvestigations, if required. This period will likely be much longer than the shelf life of the product.Some examples of records to keep are the following:• Fresh fruit and vegetable supplier records• Water quality and supply records• Equipment monitoring and maintenance records• Equipment calibration records
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