Aug 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized guidance ​for companies that prepare ‌and package fresh fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. The guidance lands ‌amid ​ongoing outbreaks of ⁠salmonella and cyclosporiasis ⁠affecting lettuce and jalapenos that have sickened thousands of people in the U.S. The ​guidance is aimed at manufacturers and processors of ⁠products such as ⁠chopped lettuce, sliced cantaloupe, ​diced onions, shredded carrots, coleslaw ​mixes and fruit salads. Produce can ‌be contaminated by pathogens such as E. coli and salmonella during growing, harvesting, ⁠packing, or holding on farms, said the FDA’s guidance. (Reporting by Puyaan Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid and ​Leroy Leo)