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Birds are an important part of the ecosystem, but they can also pose a serious threat to food safety and produce quality when they build their nests in critical spaces on the farm. Early season is the best time to establish a wildlife monitoring and prevention plan in order to prevent contamination during growing and harvesting.
Nesting birds pose a serious health risk when positioned above produce or food contact surfaces. Anything below the nest typically ends up covered in bird poop, passing on any human pathogens the bird is carrying to anything contacting the poop. It is especially concerning when the produce contact surface is a grader, harvest containers or other similar equipment used in production that could potentially contaminate a major portion of a harvest.
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