Taking Control: Worker hygiene is often overlooked, but it's critical to help prevent contamination

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WHEN it comes to food safety, there's a lot that's out of your control. Contamination can come from so many unpredictable sources, it can be a frustrating issue to tackle. That's why, says the coordinator of the National Good Agricultural Practices Program, growers need to focus on the things they have power over. "There's always a risk when you're growing fresh fruits and vegetables because they're [generally] grown outside in an environment that's not totally controlled," says Cornell University extension educator Betsy Bihn. "But if there's something you can control, do it. It sounds simple, but do the thing you can do."