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Three little documents to comprehensive traceability of fresh produce
Published on August 21, 2013
Traceability is an important component of a fresh produce food safety plan. This article outlines three little documents that, when effectively implemented, will ensure traceability of fresh produce from farm to retailer. -
Creating a preharvest food safety checklist
Published on August 21, 2013
Keeping food safety as simple as possible is a continuing challenge. Using a preharvest checklist may simplify the process by helping to streamline food safety recordkeeping. -
Preharvest food safety pointers for cantaloupes and melons
Published on July 26, 2013
Cantaloupes and melons can be tricky with regards to food safety. Growers need to be particularly careful when implementing food safety strategies with melons. Here are a number of key points that can have a big impact on food safety in melons. -
Remember all risk types when developing a food safety plan
Published on July 22, 2013
When creating food safety plans for produce farms, many only seem to dwell on things that cause sickness or diarrhea when assessing risk. In reality, food safety risks can be biological, chemical or physical in nature. -
Evaluating the farmers market from a food safety perspective
Published on June 5, 2013
Farmers markets are a great place to find healthy, wholesome food. To ensure the food purchased is as wholesome as it can be, customers may consider a few things when evaluating food safety practiced by growers at the farmers market. -
Risky fresh produce: What makes a particular type of fresh produce risky?
Published on June 3, 2013
Not every crop is equally risky in its potential to create a foodborne illness. A number of factors can influence this risk. -
Deadline extended to comment on Food Safety Modernization Act’s produce safety rule
Published on May 20, 2013
The deadline for comment on the Food Safety Modernization Act proposed produce safety rule has been extended another 120 days (until Sept. 16). Here is information on how to comment. -
Creating a culture of food safety on your farm
Published on March 3, 2013
The landscape of fresh produce is continually evolving and growers must evolve with it. Having a food safety culture can help inform and guide this evolution. -
Storing compost for fresh produce cropping systems
Published on March 3, 2013
The new proposed produce safety rule part of the Food Safety Modernization Act is fairly prescriptive about storing and preharvest application of compost. -
Food Safety Modernization Act proposed produce safety rule open for comment
Published on February 1, 2013
Fresh market produce growers now have the opportunity to see and comment on the proposed produce safety rules issued by the FDA.
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