MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

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  I got a positive sample result: Now what?

  Published on November 17, 2020
  With third party auditors requiring environmental sampling and product testing, growers are often left wondering what to do when a test comes back positive. Here are answers to some common questions and who to call to avoid costly mistakes.

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  Recycling used produce containers

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk.

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  Urban and Rural Farmers Need A License To Legally Sell Milk and Dairy Products

  Published on October 8, 2020
  A state license is required to legally produce, process and sell milk to the public.

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  Providing particulars on a pair of produce safety programs

  Published on August 6, 2020
  Implementing food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms has been challenging. In response, a lot of different programs have sprung up to help. Let’s review a few programs that often are confused.

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  Trace Contaminants & Residues – Pesticides

  Published on July 20, 2020
  While the idea of pesticides can invoke many strong emotional responses, in this post, we’ll explore pesticides’ purpose, how they end up in our food and water, and if they pose harm to human health.

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  Court clarification on Right to Farm and local regulation

  Published on July 16, 2020
  A published Michigan Court of Appeals case provides clarification over the confusing issue of local regulation and the Right to Farm Act.

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  Master sanitation schedules: A tool to effective cleaning and sanitizing

  Published on May 27, 2020
  Regularly cleaning and sanitizing areas on produce farms is important. A master sanitation schedule can help guide how frequently to clean certain parts of an operation.

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  Key points and resources to keep vegetable farms running during novel coronavirus

  Published on May 19, 2020
  In this constantly changing environment, here are some resources to help produce farms run while keeping personnel and plants healthy.

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  Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you.

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  Don't undercut the market

  Published on April 6, 2020
  It is hard to compete on price when you are starting a new business. Instead, compete on customer service, quality and your unique selling proposition.