FDA unveils new strategy to combat virus risks in berries, focusing on sanitation and hygiene.

The FDA has introduced a new strategy to reduce the risk of viruses like norovirus and hepatitis A in fresh and frozen berries, which have caused past outbreaks. The plan focuses on better sanitation from harvest to processing, including worker hygiene and preventing cross-contamination, without relying on pesticides. The goal is to enhance food safety and prevent virus transfer during the delicate hand-harvesting process.

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