FDA Guidance Documents to Industry Issued for the FSMA Produce Safety Rule
While the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human …
Food Safety & Processing
NC Ag Awareness Day - March 20, 2019
NC Ag Awareness Day at the General Assembly is March 20, 2019. Please save this date, make plans to …
Extension Master Food Volunteer Applications Are Open!!
EMFV program is delivered through the Cooperative Extension Service. This is a great learning opportunity, as well as a …
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop
FBNS Charcuterie Workshop April 1, 8, 15, & 29, 2019 • Raleigh, NC This short course is designed for the professional …
NCDA&CS Offers Farmers Reimbursements for Food Safety Expenses
RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is providing growers with reimbursement funds for expenses …
Avoid Norovirus During the Holidays
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Making Sure Holiday Meals Are Ready on Time and Handled Safely
I’m one of those people that generally wants to know exactly how to do things the way they’re intended …
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
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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 …
Fire Ant Quarantine Area Expanding
Quarantine area for the imported fire ant expanding to include all of Davidson, Orange, and Vance Counties RALEIGH – The …
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 …
Safe Plates Certification
Safe Plates Food Safety Course is coming for the month of December!! NC Safe Plates is a food safety …
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 …
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