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Assessment Of Food Safety Handling Practices At Farmers Markets In Rhode Island
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Book Synopsis Assessment of Food Safety Handling Practices at Farmers' Markets in Rhode Island by : Elizabeth Gran Vandeputte
Download or read book Assessment of Food Safety Handling Practices at Farmers' Markets in Rhode Island written by Elizabeth Gran Vandeputte and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Food Safety for Farmers Markets: A Guide to Enhancing Safety of Local Foods by : Judy A. Harrison
Download or read book Food Safety for Farmers Markets: A Guide to Enhancing Safety of Local Foods written by Judy A. Harrison and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes practices used on farms and in farmers markets selling foods directly to consumers in U.S. and international markets. It identifies hazards associated with those practices that could put consumers at increased risk for foodborne illness. It also provides tools for identifying hazards on farms and in markets and guidance for establishing food-safe markets. The local food movement, inspired by initiatives such as the USDA’s “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food”; “Farm to School”; “Farm to Pre-school”; and “The People’s Garden”, is sweeping the country. Nowhere is this interest more evident than at farmers markets. The number of farmers markets has increased almost 400% since the early 1990s, with over 8,600 farmers markets listed in the USDA’s market directory in 2016. Many of the customers for local markets are senior adults, people who may have health concerns, and mothers with young children shopping for foods they perceive to be healthier and safer than those available in grocery stores. This means that many of the customers may be in population groups that are most at risk for foodborne illness and the serious complications that can result. In surveys, however, farmers selling directly to consumers self-reported practices that could increase risk for foodborne illnesses. These included use of raw manure as fertilizer without appropriate waiting periods between application and harvest, as outlined in the National Organic Program, a lack of sanitation training for farm workers handling produce, a lack of proper cleaning and sanitizing of surfaces that come in contact with produce, and use of untested surface water for rinsing produce before taking it to market. Surveys of market managers found that many had limited experience and most had no food safety plans for their markets. Observational studies in markets have corroborated self-reported practices that could increase foodborne illness risks, including lack of handwashing, lack of access to well-maintained toilet and handwashing facilities, use of materials that cannot be cleaned and sanitized appropriately, and lack of temperature control for foods that must have time and temperature controlled for safety. These potential food safety risks are not only seen in U.S. farmers markets, but also have been identified in international markets. This book is unique in that it provides evidence-based information about food safety hazards and potential risks associated with farmers markets. It presents an overview of farm and market practices and offers guidance for enhancing food safety on farms and in markets for educators, farmers, producers, vendors and market managers. Dr. Judy A. Harrison is a Professor in the Department of Foods and Nutrition at the University of Georgia (UGA) where she has been named a Walter Bernard Hill Fellow for distinguished achievement in public service and outreach. Serving as a food safety specialist for UGA Cooperative Extension, she has provided 25 years of food safety education for a variety of audiences across the food system.
Book Synopsis A Comprehensive Food Safety Assessment of Farmers' Markets in Pennsylvania by : Joshua Scheinberg
Download or read book A Comprehensive Food Safety Assessment of Farmers' Markets in Pennsylvania written by Joshua Scheinberg and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the colonial era, farmers in the U. S. have utilized a constantly changing system of markets to barter, sell, and distribute their farmed goods to the local populace. Today, farmers' markets have replaced old-world style markets providing more than just local produce. Since the late 1970's, farmers' markets in the U. S. have experienced an exponential growth with over 8,200 farmers' markets operating in the U. S. today. As farmers' markets have increased in size, scope, and complexity in the kinds of foods sold at these venues, so has the potential food safety risks. Today, farmers' markets provide thousands of farmers in Pennsylvania and hundreds of thousands in the U. S. an economic opportunity to sell their agricultural products outside of the conventional commercial markets, while also allowing them control during harvesting, processing, packaging, transportation, and final sale of their products, from farm to fork. While the economic and social impacts of farmers' markets are no doubt important and positive, previous observational, survey, and microbiological research of farmers' markets in various regions of North American have revealed that in many cases, farmers' market vendors can lack important knowledge and experience in food safety practices and behaviors. These studies have also observed vendors performing high-risk retail food safety behaviors, and identified the presence of both hygiene indicator and pathogenic bacteria on select produce, meat, and dairy products. Throughout the past decade, numerous outbreaks and recalls associated with farmers' market sold food products also have been reported, further highlighting the food safety implications of farmers' markets. While these incidents have yet to cause mass public illness or capture national media attention, there is a great potential for a single food safety incident to jeopardize the farmers' market movement, toppling a billion dollar industry, endangering the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of farmers' in the U. S., and causing illnesses and potential deaths of consumers. To date, several studies have evaluated specific elements of farmers' market food safety, such as consumer preferences and vendor behaviors, however no one study has used multiple research tools to identify food safety gaps in the same setting. Training programs for farmers' market vendors also have been developed, however, current available programs may not be focused specifically on food safety, may not be validated scientifically, and content may not be based on actual farmers' market vendor needs. To date, no current training program has been developed to address the specific and unique needs of Pennsylvanian farmers' markets and vendors. Therefore the purpose of this study is to assess the unique food safety issues related to farmers' markets and vendors in Pennsylvania through a comprehensive food safety needs assessment, and based on the results, develop and pilot-test a new customized food safety training program for farmers' market vendors in Pennsylvania. The comprehensive food safety assessment was accomplished using five tools: 1) the use of direct concealed observations of farmers' market vendors in the retail setting; 2) farmers' market vendor exploratory, knowledge and attitudinal surveys; 3) Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture inspector observational surveys; 4) market manager structured group interviews; and 5) microbiological sampling and analysis of produce, beef, and pork products obtained from Pennsylvania farmers' markets. An overall comparison and compilation of results from each research tool identified key risk factors and gaps in food safety knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Specifically, the microbiological assessment demonstrated that a proportion of select produce and meat obtained from farmers' markets in Pennsylvania was of questionable microbiological quality, due to the presence of fecal coliforms, E. coli, and Listeria spp. Further analysis also suggested that E. coli isolated from meat and produce had unique phylotypic properties and few isolates exhibited potential pathogenic properties. Results of the observational and survey portions of the assessment revealed that a lack of knowledge and improper behaviors performed by vendors related to hand washing, glove use, thermometer use, packaging use, and cross-contamination, were important risk factors which could be addressed through education and training. Based on those results, it was determined that food safety training for farmers' market vendors in Pennsylvania could address food safety knowledge and behavior gaps, potentially leading to safer foods sold at farmers' markets. Guided by the preferences collected from vendor surveys, the FDA Food Code, and applicable Pennsylvania food safety regulations, a training program consisting of a comprehensive food safety resource guide and associated interactive 3-hour PowerPoint presentation was developed and piloted in several cities across Pennsylvania. Using a pre- and post-test knowledge and attitudinal assessment, it was determined that the piloted training program produced significant increases in knowledge and positive changes in attitudes among vendor participants. The overall results of this study demonstrated that a customized, in-person training program, specifically designed to address gaps identified through a comprehensive needs assessment, is an effective strategy for improving the food safety knowledge and changing the attitudes of farmers' market vendors in Pennsylvania. Future use of this training program in Pennsylvania and in neighboring states, could serve to further support and sustain the current farmers' market movement in the U. S., while ensuring public safety and the success of individual vendors.
Book Synopsis Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for 2010, 2009, 111-1 Hearings, * by :
Download or read book Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations, for 2010, 2009, 111-1 Hearings, * written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Assessing the Impact of the Farmers Market Environment and Vendor Practices on the Safety of Baked Goods by : Celia G. Lynch
Download or read book Assessing the Impact of the Farmers Market Environment and Vendor Practices on the Safety of Baked Goods written by Celia G. Lynch and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one sample indicated fecal contamination and the presence of Staph. aureus in another sample (n=1/130) suggested handler contamination. Eighteen percent of samples produced coliform colonies. Samples served with bare hands were 6X more likely to produce coliform colonies than those served with gloves (p = 0.0659). Samples from markets with animal presence were found to have 1.6X higher odds of coliform growth than those without animals. Vendors at markets were observed to handle foods without gloves or tools (n=378/440), have animals present at food stations, handle money and food with the same glove, and not provide hand washing options, among other safety concerns. In all, analysis and surveys reveal that there are unsafe food practices being conducted at farmers' markets. This study helps to give insight to areas of improvement for farmers' markets.
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :906 pages Book Rating :4.3/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2013 by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Download or read book Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2013 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 906 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Assessment of Food Safety Compliance to Federal, State and Local Regulations Within NYS Capital Region Farmers Markets by : Patricia A. Miller (Doctor of Public Health)
Download or read book Assessment of Food Safety Compliance to Federal, State and Local Regulations Within NYS Capital Region Farmers Markets written by Patricia A. Miller (Doctor of Public Health) and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Food Safety at Farmers Markets and Agritourism Venues by : Desmond Ansel Jolly
Download or read book Food Safety at Farmers Markets and Agritourism Venues written by Desmond Ansel Jolly and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Local Food Systems; Concepts, Impacts, and Issues by : Steve Martinez
Download or read book Local Food Systems; Concepts, Impacts, and Issues written by Steve Martinez and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive overview of local food systems explores alternative definitions of local food, estimates market size and reach, describes the characteristics of local consumers and producers, and examines early indications of the economic and health impacts of local food systems. Defining ¿local¿ based on marketing arrangements, such as farmers selling directly to consumers at regional farmers¿ markets or to schools, is well recognized. Statistics suggest that local food markets account for a small, but growing, share of U.S. agricultural production. For smaller farms, direct marketing to consumers accounts for a higher percentage of their sales than for larger farms. Charts and tables.
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Book Synopsis Evaluation, Development, and Implementation of an Education Curriculum to Enhance Food Safety Practices at North Carolina Farmers' Markets by : Sarah Allison Smathers
Download or read book Evaluation, Development, and Implementation of an Education Curriculum to Enhance Food Safety Practices at North Carolina Farmers' Markets written by Sarah Allison Smathers and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis Effective Education on Consumers' Food Safety Knowledge, Perceptions, and Behaviors at Local Area Farmers' Markets by : Molly Louise Albin
Download or read book Effective Education on Consumers' Food Safety Knowledge, Perceptions, and Behaviors at Local Area Farmers' Markets written by Molly Louise Albin and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although extensive research has been conducted to understand consumers' knowledge of food safety risks, there is a lack of research on consumers' knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors towards risks associated with locally grown, processed, and manufactured foods sold at farmers' markets. Recently, there has been a movement toward purchasing local foods to support local economies, out of concern for food miles, or because of a perception of higher quality goods. In Tennessee, the number of farmers' markets has doubled in five years. Furthermore, previous research determined food safety education is most effective if developed with input from the target audience. The purpose of this research was to determine what, if any, food safety concerns, misconceptions, and current practiced behaviors exist amongst a targeted population of consumers who purchase locally grown, processed, and/or manufactured food commodities in a farmers' market setting. An instrument was developed and tested at a separate farmers' market location. Screener questions were included for demographics and shopping frequency. Purchasing habits of perishable foods were used to determine participant qualification for the full survey. The survey instrument addressed commonly purchased goods, reasons for shopping at farmers markets, food safety knowledge, common misconceptions, and general disposition towards food safety. Data were collected during 6 markets from July--October (n=27) and analyzed to determine misconceptions. Eighty-nine percent of consumers believed "it is important or very important to purchase goods at farmers markets to avoid pesticides and other chemicals". Additionally, 88.8% thought harmful bacteria grows in ≤2 hours in foods held between 40-140°F, yet only 13.0% of the 85.2% who planned on purchasing perishable goods brought a cooler or insulated bag indicating a knowledge gap exists on the relationship between harmful bacterial growth and how long perishable goods are left out. The results of this study suggest that even though food safety educational material exists, somehow the material is not reaching some consumers. Consumers at farmers' markets need to be further studied to improve their understanding of safe food handling at farmers' markets, organic classification, pesticide use, the relationship between time and temperature, and proper planning for perishable food purchases.
Book Synopsis Food Safety from Crop to Cupboard by : Karen Schneider
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Book Synopsis Environmental Protection Research Catalog: Indexes by : Smithsonian Science Information Exchange
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Book Synopsis Stocktake analysis of the agriculture sector in Solomon Islands by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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