Understanding the Impact of Organic Matter on Free Available Chlorine (FAC) Concentration in Postharvest Water April 18, 2025 - From Issue: 751 By: Hansel A. Mina, Diana V. Sarria and Amanda J Deering Read More Introduction Ensuring the microbial safety of fresh produce is a critical step in preventing foodborne illnesses and safeguarding public health. Fresh produce is often exposed to contaminants during various stages[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
Safe Produce Indiana Welcomes New Team Member October 17, 2024 - From Issue: 746 By: Scott Monroe, Amanda J Deering and Tari Gary Read More On October 1, the Safe Produce Indiana team welcomed Katheryn Parraga as its newest team member. Katheryn will serve as a Food Safety Research and Outreach Specialist in the Department[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety New Hire
Food Safety Considerations for Postharvest Handling of Produce July 24, 2024 - From Issue: 741 By: Scott Monroe, Tari Gary and Amanda J Deering Read More Harvest season is easily one of the busiest and craziest times of the year. Crops are being harvested, packed, shipped, and sold against a backdrop of perishability, weather, and ever-changing[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety Harvesting and Postharvest
Food Safety Considerations for Vegetable Farms June 28, 2024 - From Issue: 739 By: Tari Gary and Amanda J Deering Read More Intense heat and long days serve as a reminder that we are officially in the heart of Summer, where Indiana consumers rush to grocery stores and farmers markets to purchase[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
Update on Proposed Changes to Subpart E of the Produce Safety Rule March 14, 2023 - From Issue: 715 By: Scott Monroe, Amanda J Deering and Tari Gary Water is an essential component of crop production. However, water may also contain or transmit human pathogens. As a result, management of any food safety risks presented by water is[Read More…] Article Tags: Food Safety FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Interest Survey October 20, 2021 - From Issue: 698 By: Scott Monroe, Amanda J Deering and Tari Gary The Safe Produce IN team is planning Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training courses for winter 2022. This training is for fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
Phishing Scam Offers PSA List December 4, 2020 - From Issue: 683 By: Scott Monroe and Amanda J Deering Over the last week or so, many people have received an online offer to provide a Produce Safety Alliance Trainer – Cornell Cals Professionals List. If you receive this email, please be[Read More…]
FDA Announces Temporary Policy During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency June 3, 2020 - From Issue: 675 By: Scott Monroe and Amanda J Deering Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a temporary policy regarding eligibility for the qualified exemption under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. The policy is[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
COVID-19 Resources for Agriculture Workers and Employers Available June 3, 2020 - From Issue: 675 By: Scott Monroe and Amanda J Deering As we continue to move toward harvest for many of our produce crops, numbers of workers will continue to increase on produce farms. Management of worker health has been, and[Read More…] Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety
Answer to Question from Last Issue (4-9-2020) April 22, 2020 - From Issue: 672 By: Liz Maynard, Elizabeth Long, Amanda J Deering and Rod Williams Read More Answers to the 4-9-2020 What’s That? Article Categories: Vegetable Crops – General Article Tags: Food Safety Pests and Pest Management – General
