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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
Produce Spotlight: Green Onions
Green onions, also known as scallions or spring onions are a staple on many farms and in countless kitchens. They offer fresh flavor and are often eaten raw as garnishes or in salads. However, green onions have been linked to several high-profile outbreaks and recalls in the past. This month’s spotlight highlights some of those incidents, addresses food safety challenges when growing green onions, and goes over some growing practices to keep green onions safe. Green Onion Out
Patrick Gordon
Nov 4, 2025


Best Practices and SOPs for Harvest Tools and Equipment
Harvest tools and equipment are crucial items for produce production, and it is essential that they are appropriately cleaned and...
Breanna Hannula
Oct 6, 2025


Routine Inspections are beginning! Here’s what you need to know.
If you have already been inspected by MDARD for FSMA, you will be inspected in the next 3-5 years. Don’t fret! Here are some insider...
Morgan Anderson
Oct 6, 2025
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