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Produce Safety Articles
Find up-to-date news articles and fact sheets written by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators
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Understanding Kill Steps in Produce Safety
What is a kill step? Kill steps include high‑heat treatments (cooking, canning, pasteurization, distillation) and other processes that...
Allissa Conley
Aug 12, 2025
Produce Spotlight: Blueberries
Blueberries are a major crop in Michigan and are popular throughout the United States. They are consumed fresh, frozen, or in processed...
Allissa Conley
Aug 12, 2025
Spotlight on Cucumbers: Understanding Risks
On May 25, 2025, the national news reported a recall involving fresh cucumbers linked to a Salmonella outbreak. So far, this outbreak has...
Micah Hutchison
Jul 14, 2025
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