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Articles Understanding FSMA: The Produce Safety Rule
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
This article provides a discussion of farming activities and types of produce that are covered under the rule, key requirements, certain exemptions and modified requirements for which farms may be eligible, and deadlines for complying with the rule. More
Produce that is or is not covered under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Find out which produce is covered or not covered under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) - Produce Safety Rule. More
Articles Making Cider Vinegar at Home
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Two factors require special attention when making vinegar at home: oxygen supply and temperature. More
Articles Let's Preserve: Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
Martha Zepp, Andy Hirneisen, MA, Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
For canning potatoes, select the “waxy” or “boiling” kinds. Most red-skin potatoes are suitable, and many white or gold round new potatoes with thin skins work well, too. More
Articles Let's Preserve: Root Vegetables - Beets, Carrots, Turnips, and Rutabagas
Martha Zepp, Andy Hirneisen, MA, Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Root vegetables must be processed in a pressure canner. They cannot be safely canned in a boiling water bath or atmospheric steam canner. More
Articles Let's Preserve: Soup
Martha Zepp, Andy Hirneisen, MA, Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
The convenience of prepared soup makes cooking and meal planning easier. Freezing and canning preservation methods are explained. More
Articles Preserving Soup Safely
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Learn about safe methods for canning or freezing soup at home. More
Articles Good Sanitary Practices Poster: Ingredient Mixing Area
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D., Martin Bucknavage
This poster gives tips for keeping your ingredient mixing area clean. More
Articles Food Safety Poster: Prevent Cross-Contamination
Catherine Nettles Cutter, Ph.D., Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Poster explaining how to prevent cross contamination More
Articles Produce Safety Rule Exemptions Flow Chart
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
You know that at least some of your produce crops are covered under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Use this flow chart to find out if you are eligible for any exemptions. More
Articles FSMA Preventive Controls Rule Exemptions
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
You know that at least some of your food products are covered under the FSMA Preventive Controls Rule. Use this flow chart to find out if you are eligible for any exemptions. More
Articles Food Safety Modernization Act - Preventive Controls for Animal Feed Rule
Ginger D Fenton, PhD, Robert J. Van Saun, DVM, MS, PhD, Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Learn the details and find educational resources on the FSMA Animal Feed Rule, including videos and training opportunities that address requirements, exemptions, and deadlines of the rule. More
Articles Food Safety Modernization Act - Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule
Martin Bucknavage, Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Learn the details and find educational resources on the FSMA Human Food Rule, including videos and training opportunities that address requirements, exemptions, and deadlines of the rule. More
Articles Food Safety Modernization Act - Produce Safety Rule
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
Learn the details and find educational resources on the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, including videos and training opportunities that address requirements, exemptions, and deadlines of the rule. More
Articles Canning and Freezing Questions and Answers
Luke LaBorde, Ph.D.
The following are some commonly asked food preservation questions (with their answers) More