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Food Safety Risk Assessment

Author:	Food Safety and Environment Division/OMAFRA
Creation Date:	18 February 2003
Last Reviewed:	16 January 2004

Foods of Plant Origin
Vegetables

Rutabaga Risk Assessment

Table of Contents

Title Page

1. Introduction

2. Interpretation of the Commodity Risk Assessment Ratings

2.1 Probability of Exposure
2.2 Impact of Disease
2.3 Overall Risk Rating and Uncertainty Assessment
2.4 Quick Reference Table for Interpretation of the Ratings

3. Rutabaga Risk Assessment Introduction and Summary

4. Rutabaga Assessment Rating Summary Chart

5. Rutabaga Food Safety Risk Assessment

6. Comparative Risk Charts

6.1 Commodity Comparative Risk Chart
6.2 Unpasteurized Apple Cider and Sprouted Seeds Risk Charts

7. Appendices

7.1 Appendix A - Selected Foodborne Outbreaks Traced to Fresh Produce and Juices
7.2 Appendix B - Selected Foodborne Pathogens Associated with Foods of Plant Origin
7.3 Appendix C - Physical Material Hazards

8. References

9. Contact

Please contact Kathy MacDonald at (519) 826-4395 for the text version of the above documents.

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