NE Food Safety

The Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance is accepting Food Traceability Rule (FTR) Lead Instructor applications for their upcoming training on May 5-8 in Orlando, FL Learn more and register here: fspca.net/ftr-lead-instr…

On Feb. 24, 2026, #FDA, NASDA, #AFDO, and state produce inspection programs, announced new Produce Regulatory Program Standards. The standards create a uniform foundation for regulators and strengthen the integrated #foodsafety system. 🔗 ow.ly/ywG250Yp7QE

Do you provide outreach, support, or education to small and very small food businesses? The Processors’ Food Safety Toolkit is a resource collection to help very small and small processors get started with #PCHF and #cGMPs. Take a look! pchf.necafs.org #FoodSafety

Join IAFP for their upcoming webinar: Culture in Action- Leadership Stories That Strengthen Food Safety on March 19 at 12pm Eastern Learn more and register here: foodprotection.org/events-meeting…

We're using Clearinghouse Mondays to highlight new and noteworthy resources in the Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse. This week: Producers' Responsibility in Food Safety Check it out! foodsafetyclearinghouse.org/resources/prod…

Whether you’re new to the Clearinghouse or an experienced contributor who just needs the working time to add your resources, this event is for you! Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse Coffee Hours will be held on: 3/18 at 2 pm Eastern 4/16 at 10 am Eastern 5/18 at 2 pm Eastern

Do you want to contribute resources to the Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse? We’ve created a monthly event to help navigate the new Clearinghouse resource submission form and offer a dedicated time to add new content. Register here: qualtrics.uvm.edu/jfe/form/SV_2a…

We're pleased to share that “Motivations and Barriers to Implementing Produce Food Safety Practices” was recently published in the Journal of Food Protection. It was a collaboration between the USDA, FDA, PSA, NECAFS, and the University of Florida. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Looking for a lab to conduct your ag water testing? We created the National Water Quality Testing Labs Map, which shows labs that can perform at least one FDA-approved method for water testing. The map includes labs in every state and over 1000 nationally foodsafetyclearinghouse.org/resources/nati…

In honor of #Mar10 Day, we're sharing this Mushroom Produce Safety Factsheet from the Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse We hope all your mushrooms are 1-Ups foodsafetyclearinghouse.org/resources/mush…

This Clearinghouse Monday: Protect Those You Serve- Guidance for Gleaning Organizations This fact sheet provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of contamination from human pathogens during the harvesting process. Check it out! foodsafetyclearinghouse.org/resources/prot…

Are you interested in the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance's Preventive Controls for Human Foods course? The next Northeast training will begin on March 16, led by Rohan Tikekar. This online live course will be $600. You can register here: umd-nfs.catalog.instructure.com/courses/preven…

Are you looking for an upcoming Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training in your area? We've got the next month's in-person Northeast trainings in one handy place! go.uvm.edu/psatraining

NECAFS is excited to share an online interactive tool designed to help growers make risk-based decisions when planning food safety practices related to having animals in their field and the potential for fecal contamination of raw produce. dst.necafs.org/animal

Agricultural Water Assessment Questionnaire Finalized A new Agricultural Water Assessment tool is now available. Designed for growers, the tool supports ag water assessments, determining if corrective or mitigation actions are needed, and recordkeeping. foodsafetyclearinghouse.org/resources/agri…

We're using Clearinghouse Mondays to highlight new and noteworthy resources in the Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse. This week: Wash/Pack Poster: Sanitize Bins Before Use! Check it out! foodsafetyclearinghouse.org/resources/wash…

New: Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training with Hydroponic and Aquaponic Supplements The PSA Grower Training tailored to hydroponic and aquaponic operations, including the Trainer Companion document, PDFs, and full PPT modules are now available. uvm.edu/extension/neca…

Have you checked out these 11 educational resources for farmers and food producers? NECAFS and the Center for Agriculture & Food Systems at Vermont Law School worked together to address legal questions related to FSMA PSR implementation. Find answers at elsi.necafs.org

Food Safety Resource Clearinghouse Major Update Live We’re excited to share that the Clearinghouse has undergone a significant upgrade. It now runs on the latest Drupal version, features improved UX, and introduces new ways to explore content Try it out! foodsafetyclearinghouse.org

This Clearinghouse Monday: Agrifood Safety Produce Bites Podcast - Clean Breaks In this episode, Produce Safety Technicians Landen Tetil and Patrick Gordon discuss what is/isn't a clean break, why it's important, and what it has to do with traceability. foodsafetyclearinghouse.org/resources/agri…