FDA Provides Additional Time to Submit DUNS Number as Part of Facility Registration Renewal
The FDA requires all registered food facilities (foreign and domestic) to renew their registration biennially in each even-numbered year. …
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Two Is Better Than One...Especially When It Comes to Canning Lids
The current difficulty in some areas of the U.S. of obtaining needed canning supplies is causing a lot of …
Where Are the Canning Jars? Is It 1975 All Over Again?
I hold cloudy memories of the 1970s. I remember that decade being aesthetically challenged, but what I most clearly …
FDA Releases New Era for Smarter Food Safety Blueprint
With the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act, the most sweeping reform of the U.S. food safety system …
FDA to Resume Routine Inspections
Late last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA prepares for resumption of …
How to Make Kimchi
Traditional to Korean cuisine, kimchi is a spicy blend of naturally fermented vegetables including Napa cabbage, radishes, green onions, …
How to Make Fermented Pickles
Interested in fermenting food? Start by making delicious fermented pickles that will be ready within 3-4 weeks. Fermented Pickles Recipe Yields 1-gallon …
Disinfectants, UV Light, and Heat to Inactivate SARS-CoV-2
Cleaning followed by disinfection of surfaces is a best practice measure for the prevention of COVID-19 and other viral …
Cleaning and Disinfecting
A lot of the guidance around preventing spread of COVID-19 says to clean and disinfect surfaces. But what does …
New Research Study to Promote Food Safety From NCSU
A recent news article released by NC State University discussed findings from a research study currently being conducted in …
New COVID-19 Guidance From FDA
*New 4-6-2020* Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). It provides guidance on a variety of topics including Food …
Always Be Cleaning & Sanitizing + Understanding Disinfection Webinar
Below is the link to our recent webinar on Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Understanding Disinfection for Fresh Produce Growers. For …
COVID-19 Resources
NC State Extension’s Food Safety site has compiled some resources that provide best practices for preparing for COVID-19. These …
FDA Releases Records Checklist for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs
Do you import ingredients or animal food products into the U.S.? If so, you may be subject to the …
Self-Audit Checklist for Animal Food Current Good Manufacturing Practice Compliance
Does your facility need to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? Are you trying to prepare for a …
Online Food Safety Course for Artisan and Farmstead Cheesemakers
The Innovation Center for US Dairy® (IC) in partnership with North Carolina State University has announced a new online …
Who to Contact: Produce Safety Rule
For more information about the Produce Safety Rule, scope of the Rule, requirements for farms and trainings please visit …