HACCP mandates are becoming more restrictive because of the increased illness resulting from food pathogens on fresh produce. Use of potable water in fields, a proposed mandate, is not feasible for large grove owners. These data show that copper sprays aimed at reducing citrus canker also affect E. coli and may help to ease water quality mandates.
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