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Spanish: Sampling Safely at Kansas Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and Related Events

by Londa Nwadike

MF3311S

Revised. New translation for 2024. Focuses on rules for offering samples at farmers markets and similar venues. Includes illustrations of hand washing and sanitizing stations. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Feb 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

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

Water Testing Decision Tree

by Londa Nwadike

MF3609

Updated for 2023. Safe water is important for produce growers as well as home gardeners. Take advantage of free microbial water testing available from Kansas State University and the University of Missouri by using this decision tree to identify what water testing you need. The fact sheet also includes other resources for water testing. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Sep 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

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

Food Safety Tips for Consumers: Kitchen Cleaning

by Cheryl Barnes Londa Nwadike

MF3637

It’s important to keep your kitchen clean, because germs can easily lurk on the surfaces you touch frequently. Maintaining a clean kitchen can help decrease your risk of contracting a foodborne illness. This brief fact sheet includes tips for kitchen cleaning. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Jul 2023

Food Safety Tips for Consumers: Meal Delivery Services

by Cheryl Barnes Londa Nwadike

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

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

Storing Fresh Produce

by Londa Nwadike

MF3594

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

Published Date: Dec 2021

Food Handling Guidelines for Exempt Food Vendors - Foods Sold for Immediate Consumption

by Londa Nwadike

MF3472

Foods and beverages such as sandwiches, pizza, nachos, grilled meats, and non-alcoholic drinks are often sold for immediate consumption at many Kansas events. Updated for current licensing requirements and best practices to protect against foodborne illnesses in such settings. 4 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: May 2021

Food Safety of Frostings and Fillings

by Karen Blakeslee et al.

MF3544

Outbreaks of foodborne illness from icings and frostings are rare but they do happen for a variety of reasons. This publication explains food safety risks related to frostings and fillings of baked goods and the factors that are associated with higher risks. It includes guidelines for what products are acceptable for Kansas fairs and exhibitions. 6 pages, color.

Published Date: Dec 2020