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Articles Creating Health and Nutrition: Selecting Cheese for Health
Stacy Reed, MS, Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D., Rayna Cooper
This fact sheet provides dietary tips and an overview of the nutrition information of cheese, explains why cheeses are so different, and briefly describes how cheese is manufactured. More
News Penn State Extension sets up kiosks at produce auctions across the state to provide growers with timely information on disease and pest identification and management, invasive species alerts, and food safety. More
Articles Receiving Home Delivery Meals or Mailing Food, What Should You Do?
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
While the mail order food industry has relied on a safe track record, there is growing concern with the limited food safety guidance and regulations provided by FDA. More
Articles Farmstead and Artisan Cheesemaking
Sarah Cornelisse, Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D., Lynn Kime, Jayson K. Harper, Ph.D., Emily Montgomery
The renaissance of farm-based dairy processing can be attractive, but it is imperative that farmers research and plan all aspects of a new enterprise. More
Writing Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Consistently using correct cleaning and sanitizing procedures in dairy and food processing plants is the foundation to producing high quality, safe food. More
Articles Key Concepts of Cleaning and Sanitizing
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Proper cleaning and sanitizing is essential to producing high quality, safe dairy foods. A well-informed and trained staff provides the foundation for safe food processing. More
Articles Cleaning and Sanitizing Wood Boards for Cheese Aging
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
The traditional practice of using wood boards for cheese aging must meet the contemporary practice of sanitation to ensure food safety. More
Articles Why Can't I Lick the Spoon?
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Eating raw cookie dough or raw dough of any type may put you at risk for a foodborne illness! More
Guides and Publications Pennsylvania Dairy Plant and Raw Milk Directory
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
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$3.85
This 2014 publication provides a listing of the dairy foods permit holders in Pennsylvania, including dairies holding PDA grade A, non-grade A, manufacturing, aged cheese, and raw milk permits. More
Tools and Apps Penn State Extension Cheese Tracking System
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
The Cheese Tracking System helps cheesemakers track quality and consistency attributes in order to improve their cheese and troubleshoot problems. More
Articles Dairy Food Processing - Federal Regulations
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Federal regulations for food processors encompass food safety, standards for manufacturing facilities, good manufacturing practices, and compositional standards. More
Articles Pennsylvania Farm Show Cheese Competition
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Cheese Competition is open to any Pennsylvania cheesemaker holding a valid dairy foods manufacturing permit. More
Articles Home Cheesemaking
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Making cheese at home is fun. Proper preparation and attention to sanitation will make good tasting cheese that is safe for the whole family to enjoy. More
News Health Benefits of Tomatoes
05/22/2017
Tomatoes provide unique health benefits. They are full of essential vitamins and fiber. Low in calories, they do not have any fat in them, yet they are full of antioxidants. More
News The Penn State Dairy Products Evaluation Team takes 1st place in yogurt at the 95th Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest in Madison, Wisconsin. More
Webinars Raw Milk Quality
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On farm factors such as cleaning and sanitizing, and temperatures affect the finished product shelf life, flavor, and quality More
Guides and Publications Sanitation Controls for Food Processing
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
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$20.00
Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures to keep your dairy or food processing plant safe. More
Articles Dairy Food Processing - Pennsylvania Regulations
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Dairy food processors must meet all regulations that apply to food processors, as well as regulations for dairy food processing and standards for specific products. More
Articles Sanitation for Dairy Food Plants
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Sanitation Controls are an element of Food Safety Plans that are required for all food processors by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The end result is high quality, safe dairy products. More
Articles The Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
The Grade "A" Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) is recognized as the national standard for milk sanitation. More
Articles The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
The Food Safety Modernization (FSMA) is sweeping legislation that puts into place mandatory prevention-based controls across the food supply to protect public safety and prevent illness. More
Articles Dairy Product Standards
Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Many dairy food products have federal standards and grades that are based on composition, manufacturing, and quality requirements. More
Articles Rhubarb Love it for its Taste; Eat it for Your Health
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Rhubarb is a rich source of nutrients providing 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K in a serving size of 1 cup. More
Articles Food Preservation: Setting the Record Straight on Canning Breads and Cakes
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
Breads and cakes canned in glass mason jars are not safe to eat. The risk for contracting a food-borne illness is high due to improper heating methods. More
Articles Safe Handling of Venison is Easy with Advance Planning
Richard Andrew Kralj, M Ed., RDN, LDN
This article looks at game from a food safety perspective and provides tips for safe handling of wild-harvested venison. More