Welcome to the University of California Food Safety website. Research and Extension faculty at UC Davis are the hosts for this site but current information from any UC campus will be included. From here link to presentations, publications, and other websites with information related to the production, harvest, and processing of foods. The emphasis is on microbial food safety but many other subjects related to food such as biotechnology, food quality and food security are also addressed.

Assessment Challenge
Determine methods of improving food safety in a hypothetical setting.

Basics of Ozone Applications
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Dips and Sanitizers

Eliminate Fecal Coliforms

GAP Self-Audits
These learning tools are designed to assist in risk awareness and the development of microbial food safety programs.

GAPs Photo Gallery - We're working on this Page
Download jpeg's representing general production and postharvest images, risk factors, and potential positive contamination reduction solutions relevant to Good Agricultural Practices and microbial food safety for fresh produce.

Information available on a CD

Most of the information on this web site is also available on a CD.

Key Points - Edible Landscape and Home Gardening

Key Points - Fresh Market Tomatoes

Key Points - Horticultural Products

Key Points - Melons

Las Publicaciones en Español

Links
Useful links for microbial food safety.

Microbial Food Safety IS Your Responsibility

On-Farm Water Quality
Resources for on-farm food safety planning related to water for irrigation, foliar application, and postharvest.

Other Training Resources
In development

Publications and Slide Presentations
Publications, reports and slide presentations.
Estan disponible en español.
To view the latest publication, click here.

Trends in Food Safety from a California Perspective

Using Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP)