How can producers and retailers ensure that the food they transport and sell is safe and adequately protected from contamination? First stop is the packaging! According to a recent Canadian study, fruit and vegetables could be at risk from E. coli due to the poor sanitation of reusable plastic containers.

Corrugated packaging, on the other hand, offers full protection for two very important reasons:

–       The very high temperatures applied during the manufacturing process

–       The fact that each package is used for only one delivery

More information: http://www.fefco.org/sites/default/files/2011-06_09_PressRelease_EHEC.pdf