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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


Taking Pride in (Safe) Michigan Apples
There’s only been one notable apple recall, let’s work together to keep it that way! Growing up in Sparta on “the Ridge,” a lot of our...
Morgan Anderson
Sep 8


Adding Sanitizer to Produce Wash Water
Food-grade sanitizers added to produce wash water may reduce the risk of spreading pathogens. Image source: Michigan On-Farm Produce...
Landen Tetil
Jul 10


Time to Consider a Clean Break?
You may be washing crops that are covered and not covered by the Produce Safety Rule on the same day with the same equipment. While this...
Allissa Conley
Mar 4


Do you know your crop’s characteristics?
Knowing crop characteristics will be necessary for completing the Agricultural Water Assessment, a new part of the FSMA Final Rule on...
Allissa Conley
Feb 3


Wrapping Your Mind Around the Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Rule
The new FSMA Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water may seem like a lot to swallow, but we at the MIOFPS team are here to help you...
Allissa Conley
Jul 15, 2024
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