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Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Cucumbers: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: Pepinos)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1184S

Revised. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper techniques to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used to process cucumbers. 10 pages, color

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Tomatoes: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: Tomates)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1185S

Revised. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. The following safety-tested methods can be used to process tomatoes. 10 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jan 2024

Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Peppers: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: Los Chiles)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1186S

Revised. Karen Blakeslee. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety tested methods can be used for freezing, canning, and pickling peppers. 6 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2024

Spanish: Preserve it Fresh, Preserve it Safe: Apples: (Conservas Frescas, Conservas Seguras: Manzanas)

by Karen Blakeslee

MF1187S

Revised. Translated into Spanish. When preserving fresh foods at home, follow proper procedures to prevent foodborne illness. These safety-tested methods can be used to freeze and can apples. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jan 2024

Use of Sanitizers in Postharvest Water

by Londa Nwadike Durga Khadka

MF3647

Postharvest water refers to water used for rinsing, cooling, or icing harvested produce. It also includes water used for handwashing and cleaning food contact surfaces. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) sets a standard for preventing contamination from agricultural water for post-harvest use. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2023

New Modified FSMA PSR Agricultural Water Requirement Proposal

by Londa Nwadike Yeqi Zhao

MF3642

Fact sheet outlines proposed changes and steps producers may need to take to change pre-harvest agricultural water requirements for covered produce (fruit and vegetables other than sprouts) to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR). 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2024

Produce Safety and Agricultural Water Quality

by Londa Nwadike Yeqi Zhao Olivia Haley

MF3643

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule specifies that all agricultural water must be safe and of adequate sanitary quality for its intended use. This fact sheet outlines the basics of water quality and produce safety and includes a guide to interpret your water quality test. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2023

Agricultural Water Contamination and Food Safety

by Londa Nwadike Durga Khadka

MF3645

Fresh produce is commonly associated with foodborne illnesses, and agricultural water is suspected as a major causative agent. This fact sheet outlines the food safety risks associated with agricultural water and how to address water contamination on the farm. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2023

Backflush Water Fact Sheet Sheet

by Londa Nwadike Yeqi Zhao

MF3646

Fact sheet outlines the concerns associated with backflush water and how to mitigate risks. Water filtration systems are used on produce farms to remove particulate matter and some dissolved solids. A filtration system can yield “dirty” water, called backflush water. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2023

Approaches for Treating Ag Water for Postharvest Use

by Durga Khadka Londa Nwadike

MF3641

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule specifies that all agricultural water must be safe and of adequate sanitary quality for its intended use. This fact sheet outlines treatments methods to ensure safe agricultural water. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2024

Food Safety Tips for Consumers: Meal Delivery Services

by Londa Nwadike Cheryl Barnes

MF3638

It’s important to keep food safety in mind when receiving meal deliveries or getting groceries delivered. Foodborne illnesses can occur when food isn’t handled properly. This brief fact sheet includes tips for keeping food delivered to your home safe. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2023

Vacuum and Reduced Oxygen Packaging

by Londa Nwadike

MF3639

Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) of meats and food may offer some benefits to retail food establishments. However, it is important to understand the food safety concerns and know the regulations tied to this type of packaging. This fact sheet explains the type of packaging and food safety concerns and how to mitigate them. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2023

Shopping Safe at Farmers Markets, Fact Sheet, Spanish

by Londa Nwadike

MF3136S

Translated into Spanish. Farmers markets continue to grow in popularity, but it is important to pay attention to food safety when buying and using foods purchased in such venues. This fact sheet includes tips for food safety at the market, on the way home, and after you get home with your purchases. 4 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2022

Storing Fresh Produce, Spanish

by Londa Nwadike

MF3594S

Translated into Spanish. Eating fresh local produce is always a treat and one of the best things about summer! This publication, translated into Spanish, includes a few tips on maintaining their quality and safety until you are ready to eat them. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Feb 2022

Food Safety Tips for Consumers: GMOs

by Londa Nwadike Cheryl Barnes

MF3636

Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, are foods developed using genetic engineering. This brief fact sheet provides some basic information about labeling requirements and food safety. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2023