Maine Safe Food Handling Materials
Compiled by Ag Matters LLC, Linda B. Titus, 1063 Main Street, Vassalboro, ME 04989, 207.873.2108, ltitus21@myfairpoint.net. March 2010.
Reproducible and Personalizable Signs and Forms
- Animal Monitoring Log (Word)
- Bait Station Control Log (Word)
- Carrier Monitoring Log (Word)
- Employee Food Safety Education and Training Log (Word)
- Field Harvest & Field Packing Inspecting (Word)
- Field Harvesting Equipment and Transportation Sanitization (Word)
- Harvesting Container Sanitization Log (Word)
- Health and Safety Notice (Word)
- Ice Sanitation Log (Word)
- Manure Application Log (Word)
- Packing House and Storage Cleaning Recomendations (Word)
- Packing House and Storage Facility Daily Inspection Log (Word)
- Packing House and Storage Facility Quarterly Inspection Log (Word)
- Packing House Facility Monthly Inspection Log (Word)
- Produce Disinfection Log (Word)
- Restroom and Toilet Facility Maintenance Log (Word)
- Storage Temperature Log (Word)
- Thermometer Log (Word)
- Visitor sign in sheet (Word)
- Water Source Testing Log (Word)
AgMatters LLC Signs
- Employee and Visitor Handwashing Sign (Word)
- Employee Verification of Training Form (Word)
- Field Harvest Log (Word)
- Hand Washing Procedure Poster (Word)
- Manure Application Log (Word)
- Packing House Log (Word)
- Pre-Harvest Assessment (Word)
- Traceability (Word)
Internet Links to Best Practices
- Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Leafy Greens; Draft Guidance (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Tomatoes; Draft Guidance (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Melons; Draft Guidance (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
Additional Resources
- Preventing Foodborne Illness by Dr. Morgan Titus (PDF)
- Guidelines for the Use of Chlorine Bleach as a Sanitizer in Food Processing Operations (PDF)
Information in this publication is provided purely for educational purposes. No responsibility is assumed for any problems associated with the use of products or services mentioned. No endorsement of products or companies is intended, nor is criticism of unnamed products or companies implied.
© 2010
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