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FS 48
Federal and State Regulations on Selling Pickled Vegetables
Pickling is an ancient method of food preservation dating back to 3rd century BC China. Unfermented pickles are typically put into an airtight jar with acid and flavorings and heated to kill any potential bacteria on the fruit or vegetable that may cause illness or spoilage. After a few days, the pickles are ready for consumption. The biggest concern about pickled foods is Clostridium botulinum. Clostridium botulinum is a microorganism that produces a fatal toxin in anaerobic environments with a pH above 4.6. The toxin causes botulism, a serious paralytic illness that can be fatal and is considered a medical emergency.
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FS 46
Federal and State Regulations on Selling Frozen and Dehydrated Foods
Freezing and dehydrating produce commodities, including fruits, vegetables, and nuts, are ways to increase the shelf life of the produce. Freezing can preserve freshness and quality.

Freezing does not kill bacteria on the product but it does prevent microbes from growing. Once a food is thawed, bacteria begin to grow and can spoil the produce, or if pathogenic (harmful), can cause foodborne illness. Be sure to store the fruit or vegetable at 0°F or below for the duration of its frozen life.
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FS 47
Federal and State Regulations on Selling Jams and Jellies
Jams, jellies, fruit butters, and preserves are shelf-stable food products. They contain high amounts of sugar and acid which lower the water activity and pH, respectively, of the product to minimize the growth of bacteria. Moisture migration, mold growth, and oxidation are reduced by hermetically sealing the jar. Important to the safety of jams and jellies is ensuring the pH of the product is below 4.6. Below this pH, Clostridium botulinum, a very serious human pathogen, cannot produce its deadly toxin.
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FS 19
Marketing Local Foods in Iowa - Eggs
As new agriculture entrepreneurs consider producing and marketing food products and current producers seek new markets, they need to conduct preliminary research to determine if there are rules, regulations, certifications, or licenses required for their product or selected market. This publication will help determine the requirements for processing and selling eggs. The included flowchart will guide Iowa producers and processors to the appropriate state agencies or departments.
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HS 246A
Cross-contact and Allergens - Home Food Processors and Cottage Food Operators
Identifying major food allergens within food products is essential to meet labeling requirements for home-food processors and cottage-food operations in Iowa.
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HS 248
Regulations and Licensing - Home Food Processing Establishments
Iowa has laws and regulatory guidelines for residents who produce prepared food at home and directly distribute it to consumers. Regulations and licensing information have been updated following Iowa Code 137D and 137F.

Explore regulations and licensing requirements for Home-food Processing Establishments (HFPEs) in Iowa.
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FS 62
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Analysis Methods for Hybrid Wines
Measuring SO2 in wine is important. The free SO2 concentration is a measure of how well the wine is protected against microbial and oxidation threats, and there is a legal limit for total SO2 set by the TTB (350 mg/L).

This publication provides several methods for the measurement of SO2, each with various pros and cons.
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FS 44
FSMA Summary for Hops Growers
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011. The aim of this law is to ensure that the US food supply is safe by shifting focus from responding to food contamination to preventing it. While brewing beer greatly reduces the presence of microorganisms of public health concern through means other than a kill step (e.g. pH, alcohol content and fermentation), hops are considered “covered” produce under FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Hops are sometimes added to beer after all the brewing steps are completed in a process called “dry hopping;” therefore, hops are in this case consumed raw. Based on this, hops were added to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s list of rarely consumed raw produce subject to FSMA part 112 as applicable.
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HS 246B
pH in Food Production - Home Food Processors and Cottage Food Operators
Measuring pH in food production evaluates a product’s acidity to prevent microbial growth. pH is very important for cottage-food operators who prepare and sell home-canned fruit, vegetables, and pickles, as well as standardized and nonstandardized jams, jellies, fruit butter, and other canned products.
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HS 247
Regulations and Licensing - Cottage Food Operations
Iowa has laws and regulatory guidelines for residents who produce prepared food at home and directly distribute it to consumers. Regulations and licensing information have been updated following Iowa Code 137D and 137F.

Explore regulations and licensing requirements for Cottage-food Operations (CFOs) in Iowa.
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FS 32
Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyard: Table Grapes
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) focuses on the reduction and prevention of food safety risks.

This publication highlights the FSMA Produce Safety Rule and how those regulations relate to growing table grapes by focusing on worker training; pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest activities; records; and visitors and u-pick customers.
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FS 60
FSMA Human Food Audit Checklist
This FSMA based Food Safety Program Audit Checklist focuses on manufacturers of human food. It will help organize materials and assess current food safety preparedness. The checklist is NOT itself a plan, only an assessment tool to assist in plan development. This checklist also includes limited information pertaining to the Sanitary Transportation Rule (21 CFR Part 1 Subpart O). This is for personal use only, it is not a regulatory compliance program.
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FS 45
Federal and State Regulations on Selling Fermented Foods
This publication is being updated and will be available soon.

Fermented foods are low-acids foods (typically fruits and vegetables) subjected to the action of acid-producing microorganisms to reduce the pH of the food to 4.6 or below. Examples of fermented foods are sauerkraut, some pickles, kimchi, and kombucha.
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SSES 25
Reducing Food Waste at Home - Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
Food storage tips and strategies to help you adjust how to plan, shop, and cook in order to keep food waste to a minimum in your home.
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FS 31
Ensuring Food Safety: Wineries
Wineries in the United States must adhere to regulations when selling wine, including those regarding food safety.

This publication provides guidance to winery businesses about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and other regulations that affect wine production facilities.
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FS 33
Ensuring Food Safety in the Vineyard: Wine Grapes
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) focuses on the reduction and prevention of food safety risks.

This publication highlights grapes grown for wine and the FSMA regulations that governs their growth and production.
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FS 54
Food Safety in Blessing Boxes
Many communities have Blessing Boxes, Parking Lot Pantries, or similar efforts to offer easy access to foods and other items for people in need, which helps improve food security. Such boxes also are convenient places for people to donate food and other items. However, because these pantries are normally outside and subject to extreme temperatures in various seasons of the year, not all foods are safe to donate. It is critical that foods available through “Blessing Boxes” are as safe and nutritious as possible to truly be a blessing to those using the boxes.
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HS 203
Home-Based Kitchen Operations
The state of Iowa has specific laws and regulations related to food that is prepared at home and sold directly to consumers. This online course will guide you through record-keeping, regulations, and the best food safety practices to ensure safe handling of your product from the kitchen to the point of sale.
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FS 14
FSMA Produce Rule Summary for Midwest Orchards
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law in 2011, focuses on the reduction and prevention of food safety risks, and encompasses the entire food chain. Some farms are eligible for an exemption from the FSMA Produce Safety Rule based on commodities grown, size of operation, or processing activities. However, all growers should take positive actions to reduce risks of foodborne illnesses in their orchards and packing sheds, and strive to sell safe produce. According to Section §112.1(b)(1) of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule, fresh whole apples are considered a covered produce.
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FS 55
Bodily Fluid Clean Up on the Farm
All bodily fluids are considered potentially infectious. They can make you sick. In order to be safe, assume that all bodily fluids will make you sick. You should notify a supervisor responsible for food safety on the farm whenever you see bodily fluids in the field. Always ask for help if you are unsure how to safely clean up bodily fluid and/or feces.
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FS 56
Domesticated Animals Factsheet – FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Domesticated animals such as dogs, cats, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, and poultry, as well as wildlife are big challenges to on-farm food safety, both in the field and packing shed. However, handling and monitoring domesticated animals is comparatively easier than wildlife (which is covered in the Wildlife Management factsheet). Although domesticated animals are often used in fields as draft animals, for wildlife management, and to graze on crop residues/culls, the fecal matter left behind in the field can be a significant source of human pathogens, including E. coli O157:H7, Listeria, Salmonella, and Cryptosporidium. Droppings from poultry, wild birds, and even pets are a potential source of pathogens as well. The pathogen load carried by domesticated animals is influenced by a number of factors such as age of animals, type of animal, rearing practices, and other factors. Domesticated animals, if not limited to secured areas on the farm, can cause cross-contamination and result in food borne disease outbreaks.
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FS 57
Farm Stand and U-Pick Produce Operations Safety Best Practices
Inviting customers to your farm with a Farm Stand or U-Pick is a great way to engage the public and educate consumers about agriculture in general and specifically, where and how our food is produced. In addition, hosting farm visitors can lead to other business opportunities while providing consumers with fresh fruits and vegetables essential for a healthy diet.
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FS 58
FSMA Produce Safety Rule: Dealing with Wildlife
Wildlife on the farm is natural and often unavoidable. Although animals can be beneficial, such as predatory mammals or raptors that reduce rodent population, birds and bats that reduce insect pests, or others that pollinate crops, some may pose food safety risks.
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HS 199
Food Safety for Food Entrepreneurs
A series for food entrepreneurs about best practices related to food safety, food labeling, and cleaning and sanitation of food contact surfaces.
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HS 111C
Safe Home Canning Steps
Steps to follow before, during, and after home food preservation projects.
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FS 53
Sulfur Dioxide in Winemaking
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is an essential additive in winemaking. This chemical largely is used as a food and wine preservative for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It inhibits, and in some cases kills, some yeast and bacteria. SO2 also protects grape must and wine from oxidation by enzymatic and chemical reactions, and therefore from browning and off-odors. With proper additions, SO2 aids in preserving aromas and provides protection against incidental oxygen and microbial exposure. It must be used in conjunction with sound winemaking practices, which include stringent cleaning and sanitation protocols and use of inert gases.
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FS 52
Use of Inert Gases
“Inert” is the term used to describe substances that are not chemically reactive. However, reactivity is dependent on context. Historically, the noble gases (helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon) were referred to as inert gases. Nitrogen (N2), argon (Ar), and carbon dioxide (CO2) are commonly used inert gases in the wine industry because these have little or no reactivity with wine. These can be used individually or as a mixture in varying proportions. Oxygen (O2) is reactive with many chemical compounds in wine and is therefore not inert.
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HS 164
Produce Safety on Fresh Produce Farms
Fact sheets for growers of fresh produce focused on managing food safety risks as regulated under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR).

Complementary videos are available on the Produce Safety Playlist.
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Agricultural Water Standards and Quality (Production Water)
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Best Practices for Pest Management at Produce Farms
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How to Clean and Sanitize Inside Walk-in Cooler
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Infiltration in Produce During Washing
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Agricultural Water Standards and Quality (Production Water) - Spanish
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HS 153
Produce Safety in Gardens
Take steps to ensure that your garden's produce is safe to eat! Produce Safety in Gardens includes facilitator guides and participant materials for three interactive lessons focused on raising safe garden produce.

Activities introduce basic safety principles for working or volunteering in a garden, including proper handwashing, volunteer hygiene, identifying food safety hazards, and preventing cross-contamination.
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Scaling Up Specialty Crop Processing Toolkit
The Scaling Up Specialty Crop Processing Toolkit provides an overview of criteria for food businesses interested in processing specialty crops through value-added processing opportunities such as product development, commercial kitchens, increasing scales, and more. The project focuses on locally owned businesses and intentionally collaborated with local businesses within the supply chain to determine critical needs. Project participation included: survey and site visits of 15 businesses and organizations; technical assistance with four businesses and organizations across the state of Iowa; and development of this toolkit to share best practices and considerations for businesses and extension agents in their efforts to develop value-added specialty crop products. This toolkit includes four areas of interest based on research. The first three focus on specific business needs: food safety, business development, and logistics, with the last focusing on community development process of visioning and strategic planning.
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FS 49A
Grape Sampling for Maturity Analysis - Grape Maturity Series
Grape sampling is a way of monitoring the progress in the vineyard. The question of whether it is time to pick can’t be answered by sampling once, but by looking at multiple factors as they change over time. Typical measurements include Total Soluble Solids (TSS) measured as °Brix, pH, and titratable acidity, and should be supplemented by sensory analysis.
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FS 49B
Estimating Grape Maturity by Sensory Analysis - Grape Maturity Series
To estimate grape harvest maturity, technological parameters including total soluble solids or °Brix, pH and titratable acidity are commonly measured. In addition to the increase of °Brix and pH and the decrease of titratable acidity during berry ripening, qualitative parameters can be used to evaluate the right time to harvest. The qualitative parameters are skin tannins, seed color, berry detachment, and berry aroma and flavors. Evaluation of these parameters involve four senses: taste, visual, touch and smell.
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FS 49C
Estimating Grape Maturity by Total Soluble Solids - Grape Maturity Series
The harvest parameter of total soluble solids (TSS) is a measure of the density (mass/volume) of all soluble solids. A component in determining ripeness of the berries is the concentration of sugars. This determines the potential alcohol content achievable during fermentation through yeasts consumption of sugars.
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FS 49D
Estimating Grape Maturity with the Potential Power of Hydrogen (pH) - Grape Maturity Series
What is pH? pH or “pouvoir Hydrogène” in French, means hydrogen power and is related to the real acidity of must or wine. This publication goes through the steps to measure pH levels in wine.
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FS 49E
Estimating Grape Maturity by Titratable Acidity - Grape Maturity Series
This publication will show how to measure titratable acidity in wine samples. Titratable acidity is a measurement that approximates total acidity in must and wine, and is indicative of the sensory perception of tartness. TA measures both the dissociated and un-dissociated acids neutralized by a base.

A solid understanding of the organic acid composition of the must is very important for the winemaker to:
  • Determine the harvest time and wine style. 
  • Decide on any must treatments prior to fermentation. 
  • Monitor the stability of a wine, e.g. if malolactic fermentation is intended, or not.
  • Comply to minimum and maximum acid level regulations set by the TTB.
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FS 37
Stocking and Rotation of Produce: Best Practices for Retail Employees - Produce Manager Training Series
These training cards cover recommended practices for produce stocking and rotation, geared towards retail employees.
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FS 36A
Manager's Responsibility: Employees Reporting Foodborne Illness - Produce Manager Training Series
This reference publication for managers outlines how to handle illnesses and injuries among employees who handle produce.
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FS 36B
Employee Health and Personal Hygiene: Training for Employees - Produce Manager Training Series
These training cards cover employee health and hygiene for retail staff who work with produce.
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FS 37B
Display Case Cleaning - Produce Manager Training Series
These training cards illustrate general procedures and best practices to clean display cases for retail employees and managers.
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FS 38
Handwashing - Produce Manager Training Series
These training cards cover cross-contamination and handwashing and is designed for retail employees who handle produce.
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FS 41
Copper Sulfate Trial
Copper treatment of a wine may be helpful in removing unpleasant odors due to hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans.

If copper treatment fails to remove the off-odor, the problem may be a result of some other factor rather than sulfides. The first step in copper treatment is to experimentally determine the amount of copper needed for wine treatment, by performing a bench trial. This can be done using the following procedure.
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FS 42
Cleaning and Sanitation in the Winery
Like most winery operations, the main goal of proper cleaning and sanitation is to promote wine quality, and to keep quality consistently high. Consistent quality, in turn, contributes to the winery’s positive reputation and promotes sales. Improper sanitation can lead to unwanted sensory characteristics from spoilage yeast and spoilage bacteria, as well as unwanted fermentations, which may cause fizziness, haze, pushing corks, and even shattered bottles.
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FS 43
Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
Written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are important for quality assurance, worker training, and meeting legal requirements for regulations and recordkeeping, such as those established by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).

SOPs should be kept as records, as well as being easily accessible to workers.
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FS 40
Wine Faults Series
A top priority for winemakers is to produce high quality wine that does not contain any faults or defects. A wine fault is an unpleasant organoleptic characteristic including look, smell, or taste. Wine faults can come from a chemical or a microbial origin and some off-odors can be the result of multiple faults. It can be challenging to identify some of the common defects, as wine faults are not always straightforward. Factors such as the type or style of wine, the stage of production, the wine age, and the person smelling or tasting all contribute to the perception of a wine fault.
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Spoilage by Lactic Acid Bacteria
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HS 7
Leafy Green Safe Handling Posters
Set of nine full-color, 11" x 17" posters, downloadable in a high resolution, print-ready pdf.

Available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. Posters serve as reminders of the proper care and handling of fresh leafy greens in retail foodservices.
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Wash Your Hands
11" x 8.5" color poster illustrates six steps to effectively wash your hands.

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FS 35A
Reducing Food Safety Risks at Produce Farms - Agricultural Water
Reducing food safety risks is critical for growers. This poster highlights safety risks associated with agricultural water and is part of a series that can be displayed on produce farms to help remind workers of how to keep themselves and the produce they are growing safe.
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FS 35B
Reducing Food Safety Risks at Produce Farms - Cleaning and Sanitizing
Reducing food safety risks is critical for growers. This poster highlights safety risks associated cleaning and sanitizing and is part of a series that can be displayed on produce farms to help remind workers of how to keep themselves and the produce they are growing safe.
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FS 35C
Reducing Food Safety Risks at Produce Farms - Handwashing
Reducing food safety risks is critical for growers. This poster highlights safety risks associated with worker hygiene and health and is part of a series that can be displayed on produce farms to help remind workers of how to keep themselves and the produce they are growing safe.
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FS 35D
Reducing Food Safety Risks at Produce Farms - Worker Hygiene and Health
Reducing food safety risks is critical for growers. This poster highlights safety risks associated with worker hygiene and health and is part of a series that can be displayed on produce farms to help remind workers of how to keep themselves and the produce they are growing safe.
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FS 35E
Reducing Food Safety Risks at Produce Farms - Harvest and Post Harvesting Handling
Reducing food safety risks is critical for growers. This poster highlights safety risks associated with harvest and post harvest handling and is part of a series that can be displayed on produce farms to help remind workers of how to keep themselves and the produce they are growing safe.
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FS 35F
Reducing Food Safety Risks at Produce Farms - Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin (BSAAO)
Reducing food safety risks is critical for growers. This poster highlights safety risks associated with biological soil amendments of animal origin and is part of a series that can be displayed on produce farms to help remind workers of how to keep themselves and the produce they are growing safe.
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FS 34
Reducing Food Safety Risks at Produce Farms
Fresh fruits and vegetables contribute greatly to foodborne disease outbreaks, and are often implicated in multistate outbreaks. Contamination of produce at the farm has the potential to cause foodborne disease outbreaks and should therefore be prevented. This publication points out different ways to minimize contamination of fresh produce on the farm.
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Bottled Water: Know the Facts
Learn the pros and cons of drinking bottled water. Tips for buying and storing water are also included.
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HS 99
Understanding the Standard of Identity and Requirements for Fruit Jams, Fruit Jellies, and Fruit Butters - The Science Behind the Standards
Fruit jams/preserves, fruit jellies, and fruit butters can be prepared at home and sold directly to the consumer in the state of Iowa by home based food operators in certain situations. Learn about the Standard of Identity requirements products are subject to in the Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations and the definition of non-Temperature Control for Safety (non-TCS) food from the FDA Food Code.

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HS 66
Food Safety at the Farmers Market
Following safe practices while operating a farmers market booth is critical to the success of your business. This infographic provides best practices to follow to keep your products safe at the farmers market.
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HS 22
A Guide to Food Safety for Foodservice Employees
An introductory guide for school, retail, and assisted living foodservice employees focused on handwashing, temperature/time, and cleaning/sanitizing in the workplace.
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FS 15
Marketing Local Foods in Iowa - Red Meat
As new agriculture entrepreneurs consider producing and marketing food products and current producers seek new markets, they need to conduct preliminary research to determine if there are rules, regulations, certifications, or licenses required for their product or selected market. This publication will help determine the requirements for processing and selling red meat. The included flowchart will guide Iowa producers and processors to the appropriate state agencies or departments.
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FS 16
Marketing Local Foods in Iowa - Poultry
As new agriculture entrepreneurs consider producing and marketing food products and current producers seek new markets, they need to conduct preliminary research to determine if there are rules, regulations, certifications, or licenses required for their product or selected market. This publication will help determine the requirements for processing and selling poultry. The included flowchart will guide Iowa producers and processors to the appropriate state agencies or departments.
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FS 17
Marketing Local Foods in Iowa - Dairy
As new agriculture entrepreneurs consider producing and marketing food products and current producers seek new markets, they need to conduct preliminary research to determine if there are rules, regulations, certifications, or licenses required for their product or selected market. This publication will help determine the requirements for processing and selling dairy products. The included flowchart will guide Iowa producers and processors to the appropriate state agencies or departments.
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FS 18
Marketing Local Foods in Iowa - Seafood
As new agriculture entrepreneurs consider producing and marketing food products and current producers seek new markets, they need to conduct preliminary research to determine if there are rules, regulations, certifications, or licenses required for their product or selected market. This publication will help determine the requirements for processing and selling seafood. The included flowchart will guide Iowa producers and processors to the appropriate state agencies or departments.
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FS 24
Marketing Local Foods in Iowa - Whole Fruits and Vegetables
As new agriculture entrepreneurs consider producing and marketing food products and current producers seek new markets, they need to conduct preliminary research to determine if there are rules, regulations, certifications, or licenses required for their product or selected market. This publication will help determine the requirements for processing and selling whole fruits and vegetables. The included flowchart will guide Iowa producers and processors to the appropriate state agencies or departments.
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HS 81
Growing Together: Food Safety in Donation Gardens
Tips for keeping donation garden produce food safe during the stages of growing, harvest, and transport.
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LF 21
Make Food Safety a Priority in Your School Garden
Research shows that a nutritious diet helps children learn better, and that kids are more likely to try and enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits if they helped grow them. School garden programs provide a unique opportunity for students to grow fresh vegetables, eat healthy food, and share their harvest with the rest of their school district by donating or selling it to the school cafeteria. To assure the food safety of the vegetables harvested from school gardens by students, schools should implement food safety protocols for their school garden activities.

This publication contains sample protocols for schools to use as they design best practices for their school gardens. These protocols are adapted from federal and state guidelines for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Good Handling Practices (GHP).
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HORT 3068
Top 13 vegetables to donate to food pantries
Many gardeners produce excess vegetables during the growing season. Some preserve their surplus vegetables for later use, while others give friends and neighbors the extras. Another option for using this excess produce could be a local food pantry. This publication discusses 13 vegetables that can be donated to food pantries and tips for growing and harvesting those vegetables.
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FS 10
Make Food Safety a Priority at Your Farmers Market Booth
Keeping food safe while operating a booth during a farmers market is critical to the success of a commercial operation. This publication discusses the ways to keep food clean and safe as it moves from farm to farmers market.
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FS 11
Make Food Safety a Priority for Your CSA
As more consumers use Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms for their fresh produce, keeping that food safe during harvest and storage is at the forefront of producer’s minds. This publication discusses how to keep food safe before, during and after delivery.
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N 3503A
5 Myths of Handwashing
Find out the truth behind five myths of effective handwashing.
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SP 452
Food Safety Tips for Food Event Volunteers
Foodborne illness outbreaks can happen anywhere and can affect a large number of people. Follow these tips to avoid a foodborne illness outbreak.
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PM 1419
Safe Food Is YOUR Job - Health and Hygiene Tips for Food Handlers
Outlines three actions for food handlers to take related to hand washing, staying home when sick, and wearing proper work attire.
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PM 3015
Stop! Did You Wash Your Hands?
Washing your hands is a very important habit to develop.

This poster demonstrates its importance by showing the many diseases that can be prevented simply by washing your hands.
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PM 1974D
Guide to Liquid Sanitizer Washes with Fruit and Vegetables
This publication is for growers looking for information about the best post-harvest sanitizing practices for fresh fruits and vegetables. It includes a comprehensive chart of five commonly used liquid sanitizers.
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PM 1974E
Food Pantry Produce Donations - Grower Information
Donations from local fruit and vegetable growers are important to food pantries. This publication provides information to growers about safe on-farm food practices and information to food pantry workers about how to keep donated produce safe.
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SP 444
I'm Gloving It!
Learn the basics of proper glove use in foodservice establishments.
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PM 1974C
On-farm Food Safety: Cleaning and Sanitizing Guide
Suggested checklists, standard procedures, and schedules to document proper on-farm cleaning and sanitizing practices.
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PM 1367
When the Home Freezer Stops
Find tips for handling food when your home freezer stops. Includes tips on which foods are safe to refreeze and which foods are not.
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PM 3005
Maintaining Food Safety Through Quality
Food safety is a worldwide issue affecting millions of people who suffer from diseases caused by contaminated food. Policy makers are looking to enhanced quality management systems for tracing food back to its source. This report will give producers, researchers and consumers a summary of efforts by Iowa State University Extension in food safety, quality management systems and traceability of grain and livestock products.
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