MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

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  Antimicrobial Stewardship and Global Food Safety: The Next Pandemic?

  Published on January 24, 2022
  One person dies every 15 minutes due to antibiotic resistant organisms in the US. Haskell and DeAngelo review the relevant legislation, and what else government and the food sector can do to help address this growing global problem.

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  Constructively commenting on the revised FSMA water rule

  Published on December 22, 2021
  Growers can comment on revisions to the proposed produce safety water rule, Subpart E of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Learn how to comment effectively and make sure industry’s voice is heard in the proposed rule.

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  What do I need to know about lead before planting vegetables?

  Published on December 22, 2021
  In situations where heavy metals may be high in the soil, selecting certain vegetables to grow can lower the risk of heavy metal exposure.

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  USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers

  Published on November 3, 2021
  This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan.

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  What are our responsibilities regarding food allergies?

  Published on October 7, 2021
  Knowing what food allergies are -- as well as the responsibility of manufacturers, retailers and individuals -- can help prevent a potentially fatal consequence.

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  Nutrition Facts labels for food processors

  Published on September 27, 2021
  There are numerous regulatory and marketing considerations to keep in mind that may affect your business when it comes to Nutrition Facts labeling.

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  So you want to sell sauces, condiments, salsas or hot pepper jam?

  Published on September 22, 2021
  Know your product testing and production facility licensing requirements before jumping in with both feet.

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  Free texting service helps growers teach workers about produce safety

  Published on September 16, 2021
  To help growers and supervisors overcome produce safety challenges, MSU Extension has created a free farm worker-focused, on-farm produce safety texting service.

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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.