When farmers are pulled in too many directions: comparing institutional drivers of food safety and environmental sustainability in California agriculture

Baur, Patrick

doi:10.1007/s10460-020-10123-8

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“…Use of poorly or untreated water for irrigation, the survival of E. coli in soils exposed to low-temperature composting practices, and farmworkers themselves are all potential sources of contamination [ 69 ]. To find effective interventions, integrative research should strive to align the interests of farmers and consumers with conservation efforts and environmental awareness [ 10 , 66 , 67 ]. Greater work to classify E. coli from a broad range of wild animal species will improve our ability to track contamination sources.…”

Section: Summary Of What Is Knownmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The under-investigated wild side ofEscherichia coli: genetic diversity, pathogenicity and antimicrobial resistance in wild animals

Lagerstrom

Hadly

2021

Proc. R. Soc. B.

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A striking paucity of information exists on Escherichia coli in wild animals despite evidence that they harbour pathogenic and antimicrobial-resistant E. coli in their gut microbiomes and may even serve as melting pots for novel genetic combinations potentially harmful to human health. Wild animals have been implicated as the source of pathogenic E. coli outbreaks in agricultural production, but a lack of knowledge surrounding the genetics of E. coli in wild animals complicates source tracking and thus contamination curtailment efforts. As human populations continue to expand and invade wild areas, the potential for harmful microorganisms to transfer between humans and wildlife increases. Here, we conducted a literature review of the small body of work on E. coli in wild animals. We highlight the geographic and host taxonomic coverage to date, and in each, identify significant gaps. We summarize the current understanding of E. coli in wild animals, including its genetic diversity, host and geographic distribution, and transmission pathways within and between wild animal and human populations. The knowledge gaps we identify call for greater research efforts to understand the existence of E. coli in wild animals, especially in light of the potentially strong implications for global public health.

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“…We identify three major gaps: (i) within the existing studies themselves (ii) in the geographic locations of studies to date and (iii) in the wild animal host species investigated. Addressing these gaps will prove essential for global human health and the preservation of many ecosystem services of high economic value [8][9][10].…”

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The under-investigated wild side ofEscherichia coli: genetic diversity, pathogenicity and antimicrobial resistance in wild animals

Lagerstrom

Hadly

2021

Proc. R. Soc. B.

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“…The potential conflicts between microbial food safety and environmental sustainability at the pre-harvest level will be illustrated using mainly examples of food safety measures undertaken in the USA in the last two decades and their consequences. Particularly since the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to California-grown spinach from 2006, fresh produce growers in the USA have faced conflicting demands regarding food safety and environmental preservation, with priority being given to the former [ 15 , 16 , 17 ]. The measures taken for the sake of fresh produce microbial safety included the elimination of natural vegetation, reduction of the presence of wild animals in agricultural areas, avoidance of the use of manure-based amendments, and, more recently, the disinfection of irrigation water [ 18 , 19 , 20 ].…”

Section: Pre-harvest Measures Taken For the Sake Of Fresh Produce Microbial Safety: Efficacy And Consequences Regarding Sustainabilitymentioning

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Interactions between Microbial Food Safety and Environmental Sustainability in the Fresh Produce Supply Chain

López‐Gálvez

Gómez

Artés

et al. 2021

Foods

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Improving the environmental sustainability of the food supply chain will help to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This environmental sustainability is related to different SDGs, but mainly to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). The strategies and measures used to improve this aspect of the food supply chain must remain in balance with other sustainability aspects (economic and social). In this framework, the interactions and possible conflicts between food supply chain safety and sustainability need to be assessed. Although priority must be given to safety aspects, food safety policies should be calibrated in order to avoid unnecessary deleterious effects on the environment. In the present review, a number of potential tensions and/or disagreements between the microbial safety and environmental sustainability of the fresh produce supply chain are identified and discussed. The addressed issues are spread throughout the food supply chain, from primary production to the end-of-life of the products, and also include the handling and processing industry, retailers, and consumers. Interactions of fresh produce microbial safety with topics such as food waste, supply chain structure, climate change, and use of resources have been covered. Finally, approaches and strategies that will prove useful to solve or mitigate the potential contradictions between fresh produce safety and sustainability are described and discussed. Upon analyzing the interplay between microbial safety and the environmental sustainability of the fresh produce supply chain, it becomes clear that decisions that are taken to ensure fresh produce safety must consider the possible effects on environmental, economic, and social sustainability aspects. To manage these interactions, a global approach considering the interconnections between human activities, animals, and the environment will be required.

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“…Yet, as Perez-Caselles et al [28] claim, these traditional crops are less economically productive, therefore undesirable for large farms, but suitable for small farms that address the needs of niche consumers. Yet, some authors consider that there is much more pressure on farmers to pursue sustainable agriculture than it is on consumers to choose sustainably produced vegetables [95]. Wood et al [90] claim that a shift towards a vegetable plant diet combined with the reduction of food waste would have the most significant impact on reducing the carbon footprint of the American diet.…”

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Influencing Factors of a Sustainable Vegetable Choice. The Romanian Consumers’ Case

Lădaru

Ilie²,

Diaconeasa

et al. 2020

Sustainability

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The behavior of vegetable consumption in the context of sustainable development has become a point of interest. Determining the barriers and the drivers for developing a sustainable consumption pattern, including food, should be a priority for every nation, as so to be able to design targeted food policies that would contribute to this development. Reducing the pressure on resources by diminishing meat consumption and increasing vegetable consumption is one of the global directions that should be followed. The situation of the current status of vegetable consumption in Romania is, therefore, important. Through an empirical quantitative analysis, the vegetable consumption pattern of Romanian consumers is presented. The results show that the respondents lack proper environmental education and concern, but unconsciously are aware of sustainability criteria such as choosing local and seasonal vegetables, choosing according to the freshness of the vegetables, and wasting little of these purchases. The main barriers determined in developing more sustainable vegetable choices in the case of Romanian consumers are income and time availability restrictions. It is also important to have the ability to identify the local, seasonal, and organic vegetables through specific labels, and to provide the local producers with the ability to sell their products in supermarkets, at fair prices. These would be the main drivers for developing a sustainable vegetable choice. Adding to that, an awareness campaign at the national level regarding the importance of individual choice would contribute to educating towards a sustainable purchasing pattern.

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When farmers are pulled in too many directions: comparing institutional drivers of food safety and environmental sustainability in California agriculture

Cited by 33 publications

References 145 publications

The under-investigated wild side ofEscherichia coli: genetic diversity, pathogenicity and antimicrobial resistance in wild animals

The under-investigated wild side ofEscherichia coli: genetic diversity, pathogenicity and antimicrobial resistance in wild animals

Interactions between Microbial Food Safety and Environmental Sustainability in the Fresh Produce Supply Chain

Influencing Factors of a Sustainable Vegetable Choice. The Romanian Consumers’ Case

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