Melon School Links
Research References
- "Microbiological Safety of Fresh and Fresh-Cut Melons: A Bibliography"
Robert Buchanan, Ph.D.
Education & Research
Clemson University Extension -Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons Information
Clemson University Extension - Melon Basics
UC Davis - Food Safety and Fresh-cut Cantaloupe
UC Good Agricultural Practices - Key Points of Control and Management of Microbial Food Safety for Melon Producers, Handlers, and Processors
Industry & Consumer
FDA - Guidance for Industry: Minimizing Food Safety Hazards of Melons (July 2009)
FDA / PMA - Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Melon Supply Chain
USDA - Enhancing the Microbial Safety of Fresh and Fresh-cut Melon
USDA - Grading, Certification, and Verification of Tomatoes - Cantaloupe
USDA - Grading, Certification, and Verification of Tomatoes - Honeydew
USDA - Grading, Certification, and Verification of Tomatoes - Watermelon
