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Orchard Floor Preparation
Almonds coming in contact with the orchard floor are subject to microorganism contamination – bacteria, yeasts and molds, including Salmonella and E. coli; physical contamination – foreign materials that could cause illness or injury, such as stones, glass and metal in food products; and chemical contamination, including crop protection chemicals, food allergens and aflatoxin. The document “Good Agricultural Practices for Almond Growers” provides guidelines for orchard floor management to minimize the potential for these contaminants.