
The resources below provide information on important topics like water testing and sanitizing water used during produce washing.
RESOURCES
- Equivalent Testing Methodology for Agricultural Water
Testing methods determined to be appropriate by the FDA for testing agricultural water as described in the Produce Safety Rule - Cornell On-Farm Food Safety Decision Trees- Postharvest Water
Keys to making sure your postharvest water is safe, SOPs, documentation guidelines, and other useful resources - Postharvest Sanitizers for Produce
Video: Why sanitizers are commonly used in washing produce, key considerations when using sanitizers, and how sanitizing compounds can be effectively implemented on your farm to prevent cross-contamination - PSA Excel file of Sanitizers Labeled for Use in Produce (Excel)
- How to Use and Monitor Chlorine (Sodium/Calcium Hypochlorite) in Fruit and Vegetable Washwater and on Equipment and Food Contact Surfaces SP 798-A (PDF)
- Using Peroxyacetic Acid (PAA) in Fruit and Vegetable Washing and Packing SP 798-B (PDF)
- Using Sanitizers on Organic Fruit and Vegetable Farms – Merging National Organic Program Guidelines with Good Agricultural Practices SP 798-C (PDF)
- Enhancing the Safety of Locally Grown Produce: Washing Produce SP 768-D (PDF)