National Cantaloupe Guidance

Commodity Specific Guidelines for the Production, Harvest and Post Harvest Handling of Cantaloupes

This website provides information for cantaloupe producers, handlers and others to develop robust food safety programs that will assist in preventing or minimizing the potential for microbial contamination of fresh cantaloupes and other netted melons during production, harvesting, packing, cooling storing and transportation operations.

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NCG Document UPDATE

By Hank Giclas on April 1, 2013

The National Cantaloupe Guidance has been modified to correct editorial errors in Sections 5.4.1 and 5.4.2 dealing with “Water for Primary Production”.

In these sections, prior language recommended that producers “use water that meets microbial standards for drinking water” including for “pre-blossom” irrigation water.

National Cantaloupe Guidance Document Now Available

By on February 25, 2013

Developed by a broad, national coalition of industry stakeholders and government representatives, the National Commodity-Specific Food Safety Guidelines for Cantaloupes and Netted Melons is available free of charge. The guidance offers a comprehensive framework for ensuring the highest level of food safety in cantaloupe production.

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NCG Document UPDATE

National Cantaloupe Guidance Document Now Available

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