Produce Safety Resources

These produce safety resources provide information and best practices on receiving and storing fresh produce to help ensure that program operators and participants receive and use produce items that are high quality and safe. Use the following links to view and download these resources:

Produce Storage Chart - click to view!

This chart provides information on the storage of fresh produce to maintain its quality and safety, including ideal temperatures and locations. Although the visual below represents a walk-in refrigerator, the information provided can be be applied to other equipment used to keep food cold, such as a reach-in refrigerator.

Produce Information Fact Sheets - click to view!

These fact sheets provide information about various types of produce including apples, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, grapes, lettuce, oranges, squash, and tomatoes. Topics include seasonal availability and guidelines for receiving, storage, and handling.