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Key Sections
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Description of the Challenge
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Field Contamination Patterns
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Current Industry Sampling Programs
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Economic Impact of Sampling/Testing
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Statistical Considerations in
Developing a Sampling Plan
Description of the Challenge
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Testing to verify food safety
controls are working
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Perception that testing can
demonstrate field lots are safe to
harvest
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Lack of a Public Health Performance
Standard (“zero tolerance”)