5. Sulfur dioxide: Some table grapes are
shipped with SO2-generating pads to
control decay caused by Botrytis cinerea.
These grapes should be stored alone
because SO2can damage most other
fruits and vegetables.
6. “Smart Fresh” (1- methylcyclopropene)
It is acceptable to mix commodities that
had been treated with the ethyleneaction-
inhibitor, “SmartFresh” (1-
methylcyclopropene = 1-MCP) with
untreated commodities since 1-MCP
does not migrate from treated to
untreated produce.
7. Organic produce: Ideally, organicallygrown
produce should be handled and
stored separately from conventionallygrown
produce to avoid any potential
contamination by pesticide residues due
to direct contact. Handlers of organic
produce are required to keep a record of
cleaning dates and products used for
cleaning the storage room in which the
organic produce is kept.