Postharvest water includes any water that contacts fresh produce at or after harvest. This includes water used for rinsing, washing, cooling, waxing, icing, or moving fruits and vegetables. Postharvest water use may be a necessary part of fruit and vegetable production, but it is also a potential source of contamination.Understanding the risks associated with postharvest water use and how to minimize them are important for produce safety.

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