Development of a checklist for assessing good hygiene practices of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables using focus group interviews
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
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This study aimed to develop a checklist for good hygiene practices (GHP) for raw material of vegetable origin using the focus groups (FGs) approach (n = 4). The final checklist for commercialization of horticultural products totaled 28 questions divided into six blocks, namely: water supply; hygiene, health, and training; waste control; control of pests; packaging and traceability; and hygiene of facilities and equipment. The FG methodology was efficient to elaborate a participatory and objective checklist, based on minimum hygiene requirements, serving as a tool for diagnosis, planning, and training in GHP of fresh vegetables, besides contributing to raise awareness of the consumers' food safety. The FG methodology provided useful information to establish the final checklist for GHP, with easy application, according to the previous participants' perception and experience.
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Grupo de foco, Boas práticas de higiene, Produtos agrícolas
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Focus group, Good hygiene practices, Horticultural products, Checklist
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https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/fpd.2017.2342