Fruit and vegetable growers are invited to join the Safe Produce Indiana team, representatives from the FDA, and produce safety personnel from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) for a FREE, hands-on workshop on February 26, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time. The training will be at the Purdue Extension Food Safety Training…Read more about Cleaning and Sanitation Workshop – February 26[Read More]
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Freeze-drying is rapidly gaining momentum as a method for home food preservation as freeze-dryer units become more accessible to the general public. This unique process involves removing water from a food product to preserve its color, nutritional value, and structural integrity. In a recent Extension publication, two Purdue University researchers discuss food safety, dehydrating versus…Read more about New Publication – Freeze-drying Food Preservation[Read More]
As produce bounties are harvested this summer, many growers may explore options to transform excess perishable products into value-added goods such as baked goods, jams and jellies, and more. Current Indiana regulations allow individuals to make certain products in their home kitchen and sell those direct-to-consumer as a home-based vendor (HBV). However, there are several…Read more about Indiana Home-Based Vendor Handbook Now Available[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 of Food Science. She will be stationed at the Purdue Extension Food Safety Training Hub in Vincennes. Katheryn received her Ph.D. and master’s degree in…Read more about Safe Produce Indiana Welcomes New Team Member[Read More]
Home-based vendors (HBV) in Indiana must follow certain regulations to sell food products made in a non-inspected space, like a home kitchen. HBV regulations require vendors to obtain a food handler certificate and restrict where HBVs may sell their products. Until recently, whole, uncut produce was subject to HBV regulations and requirements. As of July…Read more about Recent Changes in Home-Based Vendors Regulations[Read More]
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 critical. As part of the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) (21 CFR 112), Subpart E deals with the management of both production and postharvest water on…Read more about Update on Proposed Changes to Subpart E of the Produce Safety Rule[Read More]
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 about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. This…Read more about Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Interest Survey[Read More]