Overview: This webinar will raise awareness about the risks associated with consuming raw produce and the limitations of current intervention strategies. The difficulty of developing and validating reliable analytical approaches will also be discussed. There is need for reliable data to address public health issues associated with produce. There are no harmonized criteria or method classification system to assist laboratories in choosing appropriate methods.Why should you Attend: Learn about the risks associated with consuming raw produce and the limitations of intervention strategies and analytical approaches. Areas Covered in the Session:Sources of Microbial Contamination of ProduceSampling ConcernsWashing Produce for Safety- Implications for AnalysisMethod Validation/Verification limitations