• Michigan Catch & Cook Guidance Document 

• Specialized Retail Meat Processing in Michigan Information for meat processors and regulators about specialized meat processing in Michigan.

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• Federal Meat and Poultry Inspection in Michigan Information for meat processors and regulators about federal meat and poultry inspection in Michigan.

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• Food Manufacturing Industry Best Practices for Controlling Salmonella 

• Hygienic Zoning in Processing Facilities 

• Food Manufacturing Industry Best Practices for Controlling Listeria 

• Understanding the Environmental Monitoring Zone Concept 

• Meat Processing Regulations and Resources

• Shellfish Sanitation Program On December 4, 2008 Michigan received federal approval from the Food and Drug Administration to be a regulatory auditor for Michigan shellfish processors and shippers.

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• Live Bait Merchandising -- Hazards and Control Guide 

• Plan Review Resources Information providing forms, applications, manuals, worksheets and plan review requirements for regulators.

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• Emergency Action Plans for Retail Food Establishments Practical guidance for retail grocery and food service establishments to plan and respond to emergencies that create the potential for an imminent health hazard.

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• Interactive Inspection Guidelines The following guidelines may be used to assist regulators when conducting risk based inspections. An improved risk control plan form can be found in the risk control plan guidance document.

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• Emergency Model Press Releases The following model press releases may be used by local health departments for communicating with the food industry during emergency situations.

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• Foodborne Illness Risk Reduction These documents contain information that can assist food establishment managers and food safety regulators in the area of foodborne illness risk reduction.

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• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety Certification for Michigan Apple Cider Producers This document has been developed to define Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) within the state of Michigan for the purpose of manufacturing both fresh and treated apple cider that is safe and of the highest quality.

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• Flip Chart of Emergency Procedures for Retail Food Establishments (Grocery & Convenience Stores)  Intended primarily for grocery and convenience stores to use in conjunction with the MDA's Emergency Action Plan.

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• Date Marking Guide for Grocery Store Delis  This guide is intended to give practical information on how grocery store operators and deli managers can comply with Food Code date marking requirements that apply to many ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods.

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• Information for Poultry Producers What are the steps necessary to ensure safe and legal on-farm processing of pastured poultry?

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• Cooking Equipment Ventilation Recommendations For Michigan Food Establishments - LARA

• Food Product Recalls Guidance For Industry  This document is not intended to be an all-inclusive recall guide, however, the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is providing helpful information that industry can incorporate into their food recall plans.

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