Food Safety Risk Assessment

Foods of Plant Origin
Vegetables

Sprouted Seeds Risk Assessment

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. Sprouted Seeds Risk Assessment Introduction and Summary

4. Sprouted Seeds Assessment Rating Summary Chart

5. Sprouted Seeds 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

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

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