From the desk of The Produce Safety Team

December 14th, 2021

Infographic by Landen Tetil, Produce Safety Technician

Handwashing Holiday Songs Micah Hutchison Produce Safety Technician Micah Hutchison a Produce Safety Technician with the Genessee Conservation District, shares some of her favorite Holiday songs that will help you remember to wash your hands for 20 seconds! Watch Video

Naughty or Nice, Check Your List Twice Jordan DeVries Produce Safety Technician Which produce safety practices does Santa think are naughty, nice, or nicest? This helpful table shows common food safety risks and the best ways to fix them.  View Table

Constructively Commenting on the Revised FSMA Water Rule

Phil Tocco Michigan State University - Extension Educator

Fresh market produce growers now can read and comment on revisions to the proposed produce safety water rule (Subpart E of FSMA Produce Safety Rule). Effective comments are critical to shaping a water rule that keeps consumers safe and is fair to growers. This article provides pointers on how to comment effectively and make sure industry’s voice is heard in the proposed rule. Read More

Attend a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

Learn the basics of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule in a one-day Produce Safety Training!

The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in §112.22(c) that requires, "At least one supervisor or responsible party from your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration."

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Online Produce Safety Supervisor Training

You only need 4 hours over the span of three weeks to complete this self-paced course!

Michigan State University Extension is offering a course for farm supervisors to provide support as they navigate the requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. This course will provide supervisors with information about the Produce Safety Rule, and how to use relevant resources to support their farm's compliance with the rule. Space is limited, so register today!

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