The Sprout Safety Alliance (SSA), a public-private alliance, develops a core curriculum, training and outreach programs for stakeholders in the sprout production community to enhance the industry’s understanding and implementation of the requirements in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, and best practices for improving sprout safety.
For more information on the Sprout Safety Alliance, visit their homepage.
The Produce Safety Rule does require some record-keeping. The templates below can be used and meet the record-keeping requirements for this rule.
Record Templates in Word Format
Appendix 5: Employee Health and Hygiene Practices Supplemental Information
Appendix 6: Cleaning and Sanitizing Supplemental Information
Appendix 7: Environmental Monitoring for Listeria in a Sprout Operation
Appendix 8: Seed Purchasing, Receiving and Storage Supplemental Information
Appendix 9: Seed Treatment Supplemental Information
Appendix 11: Additional Control Programs Supplemental Information