Making Sure Holiday Meals Are Ready on Time and Handled Safely
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A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
NC Farmers Hurricane Disaster Relief--Farmers Urged to Sign Up by the Dec. 10 Deadline
Farmers with damage from Tropical Storm Michael may be eligible for disaster assistance from the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
EI4F - Upcoming Holiday Closure
Please be aware that the last date for 2018 submissions is December 12, 2018. The Entrepreneurial Initiative for Food …
FDA Food Labeling Guidance, Regulations, and RACC’s
All foods sold in packages are required to have a food label. The FDA has established food-labeling regulations and …
2018 Dogwood Section IFT Fall Meeting and Food Expo
The Dogwood Section, Institute of Food Technologists will be holding their 2018 Food Industry Expo in Concord, North Carolina …
FDA 2018 Food Facility - Biennial Registration Renewal Period Active NOW
Owners, operators, or agents in charge of food facilities are required to submit their 2018 Biennial Registration Renewal between …
Guidance for Industry: Evaluating the Safety of Flood-Affected Food Crops for Human Consumption
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided guidance for situations under which farms may be affected by flooding …
Prepare for Food Safety During Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is headed our way, so take time to make sure your food and beverages will be safe …
Food Entrepreneurs Credit EI4F for Market Successes
Hundreds of food entrepreneurs have been assisted by our Entrepreneur Initiative for Food (EI4F) program since we launched it …
Sanitation and Environmental Monitoring in Food Processing
NC State Extension is partnering with Dr. Dale Grinstead, food safety and sanitation expert, to provide a hands-on workshop …
Acidified Foods Manufacturing School Now 100% Online
The Acidified Foods Manufacturing School is now offered 100% ONLINE and provides the Certificate of Course Completion to demonstrate …
Overview of Changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP Audit Workshops
These workshops are designed to provide growers with an overview of the recent changes to the USDA Harmonized GAP …
North Carolina Produce Safety Professionals Conference
The NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force hosted the NC Produce Safety Professionals Conference on March 14, 2018 from 8:00 …
2018 Water Analysis Cost Share Program for Farmers
Growers who test their water supply as part of a pre- and post- food safety program may apply for …
Hazard Analysis Draft Guidance for Food for Animals Now Available
Last month, FDA distributed a Draft Guidance (#245) for Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals, …
2018 Good Agricultural Practices Certification Assistance Program
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) has developed the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification Assistance …
Participate in the Upcoming Produce Safety Alliance's Water Summit
Why is this meeting relevant to the Produce Industry? Water used during the production of fruits and vegetables represents a …