MSU Extension Agrifood Safety

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• On-farm food safety documentation: How much is enough?

  Published on May 3, 2017
  Knowing how much documentation is necessary to prove practices were done can be difficult to figure out. Here are considerations when trying to determine how much is enough.

• The difference between audits and inspections

  Published on March 16, 2017
  As fresh produce growers learn about the Food Safety Modernization Act, many are confused by the difference between a food safety audit and an on-farm produce safety inspection.

• Turbidity in post-harvest wash water: Monitor and change when needed

  Published on March 16, 2017
  Excessive turbidity may hamper efforts to effectively maintain sanitary post-harvest wash water. Keep monitoring this very important post-harvest wash component.

• Having the right grower training for FSMA compliance

  Published on October 13, 2016
  As a fresh produce grower, are you getting the right training to be Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant? Find out if your training will meet FSMA requirements.

• Is GroupGAP an option for your farm?

  Published on August 8, 2016
  With GroupGAP, growers can get certified under the same GAP Certification, a fit for some groups of growers. Check these significant considerations first.

• Post-harvest wash water management for shelf life and food safety

  Published on August 8, 2016
  Washing fruits and vegetables properly in a dunk tank or hydrocooler can help extend shelf life and improve food safety. Improper washing increases the risk of a small food safety problem becoming a big one.

• Using Google Docs to create digital records

  Published on June 6, 2016
  The potential for digital record keeping of food safety data is now easier than ever. Here are some basic considerations for creating a digital recordkeeping system in Google Docs.

• First aid kits prevent produce contamination

  Published on June 6, 2016
  First aid kits are necessary on produce farms. When it comes to food safety, have first aid supplies ready.

• Do you have a plan to reduce risks from wildlife in your produce fields?

  Published on May 11, 2016
  When wildlife comes in contact with fruit and vegetable production areas, the risk of foodborne illnesses increases. If growers are to mitigate some of the risk posed by wildlife, they need a plan.

• Annual septic system inspections help ensure a passing food safety audit

  Published on May 11, 2016
  A properly working sewage treatment system on the farm is critical to preventing contamination in the fields adjacent to it and essential in passing a food safety audit.