NCDA & CS Produce Safety Field Days Coming Up in April
Come out to participate in hands-on experiences and view demonstrations regarding produce safety practices in a packinghouse, hear about …
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National Home-Based Food Business Conference Highlights
In the first-ever National Cottage Food Conference held last year, stakeholders gained a lot of insight into the types …
2022 NC Food Safety & Defense Task Force Conference
The 2022 North Carolina Food Safety and Defense Task Force Virtual Annual Conference is being held: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 …
Packing House Sanitation Workshops
This interactive workshop provides fruit and vegetable growers information and tools necessary to develop an effective cleaning and sanitizing …
Workshop to discuss FDA's Proposed Water Rule for Produce Farms
How does FDA’s Proposed Water Rule impact NC produce farms? On December 2, 2021 FDA published the proposed content that …
FSMA Produce Safety Rule Update - Proposed Water Provisions Released in December, 2021
At the time of this update (January, 2022), the regulatory compliance dates for most provisions within the Food Safety …
Starting Your Business? Need Help?
If you are looking for assistance with starting a new business or are looking to raise funds for an …
Deer Hunting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recent studies suggest high rates of COVID-19 infection in deer in the United States. COVID-19 is not a blood-borne …
Produce Safety Alliance Trainings
This is a one day training course for growers on the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) standardized curriculum that meets …
ei4f Holiday Lab Closure Dates 2021
PLEASE BE AWARE: The last day for us to receive product samples will be Monday, December 13, 2021. Our program will …
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Onions
Per the CDC: “Fresh whole red, white, and yellow onions imported from the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and distributed by …
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 on Surfaces in Food Retailers in Ontario
A recent paper from Ontario, Canada discusses the findings from a study in which surfaces in retail stores were …
FDA Schedules Summit to Discuss the Safety of Foods Sold Online and Delivered Directly to Consumers
The number of consumers ordering food online continues to rise, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The FDA is hosting …
Food Safety Considerations After a Flood
Communities in Western North Carolina have recently experienced floodwater damage and need to know important food safety information as …
Who Regulates Our Foods? - Webinar Series
Food businesses, such as restaurants, retailers, food processors, and farms, must understand which local, state, and/or federal agency has …
Who Regulates Our Foods? - Webinar Series
Food businesses, such as restaurants, retailers, food processors, and farms, must understand which local, state, and/or federal agency has …
Information Session on DBII Grants
Heard the rumor about grant funds for value-added dairy processing? It’s true! If you haven’t already taken a look …
Who Regulates Our Foods? Webinar Series
A webinar series to untangle the complexities of food safety regulatory authority in North Carolina. Every Wednesday from noon to …
Food Allergen Labeling Update 9th Major Food Allergen Recognized by the U.S.
On April 23, 2021, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act was signed into law, declaring …
Basic Holiday Food Safety
During the holidays, many people plan and prepare meals to feed more than just their own family. Feeding a …
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Identifying and Responding to Factors That Can Affect Egg Quality and Appearance
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Producing and Marketing Strawberries for Direct Market Operations
This booklet provides an overview of production costs and marketing strategies that growers should consider …
5/9/22
Insurance Coverage Options for Fresh Produce Growers
This publication provides information to help produce growers understand the variety of insurance coverage or …
4/12/22 — Food Safety
Aflatoxins and Animal Food Safety
This factsheet covers the guidelines and mitigation for aflatoxins in animal food in North Carolina.
Proper Postharvest Cooling and Handling Methods
This publication provides information on cooling basics, common produce cooling methods and other steps for …
11/4/21 — Postharvest Technology Series
Packaging Requirements for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
This publication describes types of packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables, including each packaging's functions, …
11/4/21 — Postharvest Technology Series
HACCP in Your School
This manual covers Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), a food safety plan for schools …
10/6/21
Safe Food After a Flood
This factsheet offers information on how to deal with food that may have come into …
8/4/21 — Disaster Recovery