FROM THE DESK OF The Produce Safety Team

April 10, 2022

Do You Know the Signs of a Foodborne Illness?

Know the signs and symptoms to protect against the spread of foodborne illnesses

Hand Sanitizer versus Proper Handwashing

Watch this video to find out why washing hands with soap and water is essential for good worker hygiene!

Proper handwashing is one of the most important aspects of worker training. Without good hand hygiene, workers can contaminate produce and put consumers and your farm at risk. This video shows why wiping and/or using hand sanitizer is not enough. Watch Video: English | Spanish

Check out these plans to build your own simple and portable handwashing station for just $20!

Just for fun! Which Foodborne Pathogen are you?

Landen Tetil Produce Safety Technician

Tis the Season! Sign Up Today for an On-Farm Readiness Review

The On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) Program was developed to support growers in their efforts to comply with the laws of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule.  An OFRR will allow a fresh produce grower to walk around their own farm with a team of trained professionals to review their general production practices in reference to produce safety. This walk-through will help a grower gauge how ready they are for an inspection and also give them ideas about how to make inexpensive changes (if necessary) to meet the new food safety requirements. The On-Farm Readiness Review Program is a voluntary and confidential service, and best of all, it is at no cost to growers! Request an OFRR Here!

Worker Training Texting Service This FREE weekly texting service can help you with your worker training! Sign up for this texting service to receive a produce safety text once a week, straight to your phone. Each text will contain a short sentence, infographic, or video to reinforce important produce safety concepts without spending a lot of extra time or money. Signing up is FREE! Text "training" to (888) 531-2157, or text "capacitar" to receive texts in Spanish. Learn More or Sign Up

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 offers a course for farm supervisors as they navigate the requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. This course provides supervisors with information about the Produce Safety Rule and how to use relevant resources to support their farm's compliance with the rule. Learn More & Register Here

Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Team 1715 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI 49202 | MSU Extension MACD Produce Safety Technicians

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