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  • grilled sausages lie on a grill grate

    B 1437

    Basics of Sausage Making: Formulation, Processing, and Safety

    This resource provides some basic information required to make various types of sausage. It is for those who enjoy good homemade sausage and who wish to obtain the greatest satisfaction from the trimmings and variety meats generated from farm slaughtered livestock or the results of a good hunt. The recipes listed in this publication collected from various sources and have been prepared and tested. They are suitable for beginners and experts alike. Also included is information on the history of sausage making, sausage types and ingredients, sausage making equipment and procedures, and food safety concerns and procedures.

    Anand Mohan

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    Aug. 4, 2026
  • B 1524-3

    Using ATP, Protein, and Allergen Swabs

    As a part of a packinghouse environmental monitoring program, adenosine triphosphate (ATP), protein, and allergen swabbing is used to ensure that packinghouse equipment and surfaces have been properly cleaned and prepared for sanitation. ATP, protein, and allergen swabbing is frequently incorporated to complement microbial swabbing practices or as an independent program. These swab types indicate the presence of soils and residues on equipment, determining the effectiveness of the cleaning portion of a sanitation program. Sample results can be read in minutes, unlike microbial swabs, which take days. For this reason, ATP, protein, and allergen swabs are used immediately after cleaning to rapidly confirm that cleaning procedures were thorough. Operations then sanitize and collect microbial swabs to verify the effectiveness of the sanitation process.

    Laurel Dunn

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    July 30, 2026
  • A close-up of hands in the garden

    B 1515

    Best Practices for Growing, Harvesting, and Handling Produce in the Field and the Packinghouse

    Under the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule, produce operations are mandated to provide training to their workers on the safe handling of produce in fields and in packing operations. Currently, there are few, if any, materials available for these operations to use. As we have conducted Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training across Georgia and throughout other areas, we have been requested to develop these much-needed materials. These materials provide food safety information, consistent with the Produce Safety Rule, for training workers on produce farms and/or farmer/growers of fresh produce and can also be used with low literacy audiences and Spanish speaking audiences as well.

    Laurel Dunn, Ines Beltran, and Carla Luisa Schwan

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    July 14, 2026
  • veggie skewers are being cooked on a grill with flames in the background

    C 1364-07-SP

    Renueve sus recetas para la diabetes y mejore su salud con pequeños cambios

    Esta publicación ofrece una guía completa para mejorar la alimentación y el manejo nutricional en el contexto de la diabetes, comenzando por estrategias para reducir la sal (sodio) y consejos prácticos para hacerlo, así como recomendaciones para aumentar el consumo de fibra, la cantidad diaria sugerida y formas sencillas de incorporarla en las comidas. Además, incluye orientación para aprender a leer etiquetas nutricionales, explicando elementos clave como el número total de porciones del envase, el tamaño de la porción, las calorías por porción y la información sobre nutrientes relevantes: carbohidratos totales, azúcares y azúcares añadidos, alcoholes de azúcar, grasas totales, sodio, la lista de ingredientes y el porcentaje de valores diarios recomendados. En conjunto, este recurso ayuda a comprender mejor cómo los distintos componentes de los alimentos influyen en la salud y ofrece herramientas prácticas para mejorar la calidad de la dieta.

    Maria Mercedes Rossi, Ines Beltran, and Michelle A Parisi

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    June 8, 2026
  • A woman washes her hands with soapy water in a bright white kitchen

    C 1349-02

    Food Safety Recommendations for Women During Pregnancy

    This resource covers recommendations for pregnant women and food safety, which is particularly important during pregnancy when the mother-to-be and her baby have a weakened immune system. In addition to the basics (clean, separate, cook, chill), pregnant women should be mindful of specific risks in different categories of foods.

    Sarah Henes and Carla Luisa Schwan

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    June 5, 2026
  • C 1312

    What’s the Word on Homemade Kombucha?

    Do you want to learn more about brewing kombucha at home? Learn about the historical roots of this fermented tea beverage and explore its global popularity, driven by perceived health benefits. Food safety is crucial in homebrewing, and we provide guidelines on equipment selection, hygiene practices, and acidity monitoring to prevent contamination. We also cover regulatory considerations regarding alcohol content, providing insights into safe consumption levels for different individuals. Whether you are a seasoned kombucha enthusiast or a novice, this publication is your gateway to a holistic understanding of the beverage’s origins, health aspects, and essential practices for safe and enjoyable brewing.

    Sitara Cullinan, Mallika Mahida, Kris Ingmundson, Dulce M. Minaya, Rebecca C. Ackah, Ed.D., Jessica Moore, and Carla Luisa Schwan

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    April 10, 2026
  • C 1312-SP

    ¿Qué se dice sobre la Kombucha casera?

    Do you want to learn more about brewing kombucha at home? Learn about the historical roots of this fermented tea beverage and explore its global popularity, driven by perceived health benefits. Food safety is crucial in homebrewing, and we provide guidelines on equipment selection, hygiene practices, and acidity monitoring to prevent contamination. We also cover regulatory considerations regarding alcohol content, providing insights into safe consumption levels for different individuals. Whether you are a seasoned kombucha enthusiast or a novice, this publication is your gateway to a holistic understanding of the beverage’s origins, health aspects, and essential practices for safe and enjoyable brewing.

    Sitara Cullinan, Mallika Mahida, Kris Ingmundson, Dulce M. Minaya, Rebecca C. Ackah, Ed.D., Jessica Moore, and Carla Luisa Schwan

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    April 10, 2026
  • A woman holds a cutting board and a knife and is moving vegetables from the cutting board into a bowl.

    C 1321-SP

    El embarazo y la higiene alimentaria: 4 pasos básicos para proteger a la madre y al bebé de las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos

    El embarazo es una época de cambios, y las futuras mamás tienen mucho en qué pensar, tanto por ellas mismas como por sus bebés. La seguridad alimentaria y la prevención de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos (enfermedades causadas por alimentos contaminados) son muy importantes durante este período. Hay cuatro pasos sencillos que las mujeres embarazadas y sus familias pueden seguir para protegerse a sí mismas y a sus bebés, y prevenir las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos.

    Ines Beltran and Sarah Henes

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    March 18, 2026
  • C 1362-SP

    Kimchi casero: guía científica para una fermentación segura

    El kimchi es un plato tradicional coreano que se elabora por lo general con repollo napa (también conocida como repollo chino o de invierno), y se mezcla con diversos ingredientes como zanahorias, cebollas, cebolletas, rábanos, jengibre, ajo, salsa de pescado y gochugaru. Esta recurso proporciona orientación basada en la ciencia para ayudar a los consumidores a preparar kimchi de forma segura en casa.

    Mallika Mahida, Sitara Cullinan, Kris Ingmundson, Ines Beltran, Cecilia Tran, Sarah Henes, and Carla Luisa Schwan

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    March 2, 2026
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