Produce Handling Guide

http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu/Produce/Producefacts/index.shtml

Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture, this link provides a variety of information ranging from individualized commodity pages to issues regarding grocery store display storage and food safety.

http://www.ba.ars.usda.gov/hb66/contents.html

Developed by the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, the site offers detailed information relating to storage and handling of post harvest commodities. Of particular interest to a retailer is the section on which fruits and vegetables can/cannot be iced for storage.

http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/postharvest.html#postharvest

The Produce Marketing Association is a not-for-profit global trade association serving more than 2,100 members who market fresh fruits, vegetables, and related products worldwide. Its members are involved in the production, distribution, retail, and foodservice sectors of the industry. Free resources available. http://www.pma.com

Created by the Partnership for Food Safety Education, the link provides basic information on food safety and handling to prevent bacteria and food borne illnesses. Included are free downloads and information in Spanish; also offers additional links.

http://www.fightbac.org/main.cfm

While geared primarily towards on the farm produce handling, this article offers great information relating to produce handling in any setting. Sponsored by Iowa State University Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management Extension.

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1974B.pdf

Chapter 3 of the 2001 Food Code updated 2004, gives information relating to various aspects of food safety. In partnership with the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov