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Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance
Published on January 16, 2019
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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Worker training recordkeeping under FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Published on December 7, 2018
Very few records are required under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. However, work training records are important. Here are several resources to better understand worker training.
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Laws about pesticides: Residues
Published on November 2, 2018
Many consumers wonder about the safety of pesticides in our food system. Let’s explore the various laws in place to help keep our food supply safe.
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Avoiding food safety issues with frost-free hydrants
Published on August 21, 2018
Choosing the right frost-free hydrant can reduce food safety risks in the water they emit. Learn the problems of a typical frost-free hydrant and tips on how to avoid them.
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What is considered a farm under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule?
Published on June 18, 2018
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule defines a farm by its activities of growing, harvesting, packing or holding crops. Let’s explore some of the small but challenging aspects of that very simple definition.
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Why you should worry about clean breaks and lot sizes
Published on May 22, 2018
Cleaning and sanitizing all food contact surfaces are required to establish a clean break. Learn what a clean break is and why it might be important to fruit and vegetable growers who grade, sort and store the produce they grow.
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