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<P> </P>
<P>July 2008</P>
<P class=note 
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posting this industry information as a service to industry, consumers, the 
media, and other interested parties.</P>
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document is available in <A 
href="http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/FoodSafety/Product-SpecificInformation/FruitsVegetablesJuices/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/UCM171708.pdf">PDF</A>.</STRONG></P>
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<P>Special thanks to all of the companies, agencies, trade associations and 
individuals who helped in developing the 2nd edition of this guidance.</P>
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<H2 class=center>Acknowledgements</H2>
<P><STRONG>2nd Edition Editors:</STRONG><BR>David Gombas, Ph.D., United Fresh 
Produce Association (corresponding editor)<BR>Ed Beckman, California Tomato 
Farmers<BR>Reggie Brown, Florida Tomato Exchange<BR>Bob Carey, Publix Super 
Markets, Inc.<BR>Filindo Colace, Thomas Colace Company<BR>Donna Garren, Ph.D., 
National Restaurant Association<BR>John Gurrisi, Darden Restaurants<BR>Bev 
Kempf, Club Chef<BR>JM Procacci, Procacci Brothers<BR>Walter Ram, The Giumarra 
Companies<BR>Martha Roberts, Ph.D., University of Florida IFAS</P>
<P><STRONG>Additional Contributors and Reviewers:</STRONG></P>
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