Pantry Pests Could Take Advantage of Stored Food During Pandemic
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reasonable to try and make fewer trips to the supermarket …
Food Safety & Processing
Helping Farm Workers at Produce Farms Understand COVID-19
The NC State University Produce Safety Team has created training videos in English and Spanish to help farmworkers better …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
Food Safety Concerns With Power Outages and Floodwater From a Storm
Tropical storms, floods, and other natural disasters can cause power outages and floodwater can bring dangerous compounds into your …
Tropical Storm Isaias Food Safety
With current predictions of Tropical Storm Isaias possibly making landfall in North Carolina, there are steps you can take to …
Count on Me NC
NC State Extension, in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Visit NC, is excited to …
How to Make Fermented Pickles
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
FDA Releases Spanish Translation of the Produce Safety Rule
The FDA has released a Spanish translation of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. You can access it here: Produce Safety Rule …
How to Make Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Have you made quick pickles before? It’s fast, easy, and fun. Onions, cucumbers, asparagus, parsnips, radishes, and pea pods …
Disinfectants, UV Light, and Heat to Inactivate SARS-CoV-2
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
Cleaning and Disinfecting
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
FDA Recently Updates the FSMA Inflation Adjusted Cut Offs for Qualified Exempt Farms (4/2/2020)
Recently, FDA released the newly adjusted yearly sales figures for small farms and farms that may be eligible for …
New Research Study to Promote Food Safety From NCSU
A recent news article released by NC State University discussed findings from a research study currently being conducted in …
Fresh Berry Safety Discussion With Dr. Ben Chapman, NCSU
A good discussion of fresh berry safety with respect to COVID-19 with Dr. Ben Chapman. Produced by Farm Bureau. Our …
New COVID-19 Guidance From FDA
*New 4-6-2020* Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). It provides guidance on a variety of topics including Food …
COVID-19 and Produce Food Safety
Food and food packaging are not considered significant ways of spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Many people have …
Always Be Cleaning & Sanitizing + Understanding Disinfection Webinar
Below is the link to our recent webinar on Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Understanding Disinfection for Fresh Produce Growers. For …
Online Workshop: Always Be Cleaning and Sanitizing
Best practices for Small Produce Farms during the COVID-19 Pandemic Join the NC State Extension Produce Safety Team for an …
COVID-19: What Steps Can I Take to Minimize Risk at the Grocery Store
Important steps to consider while you are grocery store to keep you, your family, grocery store employees and other food …
COVID-19 Resources for Fruit and Vegetable Producers
Below please find a list of resources for fresh produce growers dealing with COVID-19. These resources are categorized for …
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Recent Publications related to Food Safety & Processing
Pickle and Pickle Product Problems
This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes …
8/13/20 — For Safety's Sake
How Animal Food Facilities Can Prepare for Regulatory Inspections
Though they can be a source of worry, the fact of the matter is that …
7/23/20
Eat Smart Move More North Carolina: Growing Communities Through Gardens
Gardens bring communities together. Not only are community gardens a good way to get more …
6/4/20
Determining Peanut Pod Maturity and Estimating the Optimum Digging Date
This profile board will help farmers and consultants determine when peanuts should be dug.
4/24/20
Food Safety Modernization Act Current Good Manufacturing Practices for Food for Animals and COVID-19
How existing facility Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on personal hygiene and sanitation can be adapted …
4/17/20
A Guide to Price-Risk Management in Grain Marketing for North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia
This guide summarizes marketing options for grain and soybean growers and explains how to use …
1/22/20
Food Safety Recall Plan Checklist
This document offers a set of steps for food producers to take when issuing a …
12/18/19
Conservation Tillage on Organic Farms
This online publication describes how cover crops affect the soil, how to establish cover crops, …
11/18/19 — CEFS