A safe food and water supply is at the heart of healthy communities. Michigan State University Extension’s team of dedicated food safety experts can help you — whether you’re looking for evidence-based recipes for canning seasonal produce or you’re an entrepreneur looking to safely launch your Cottage Food business or even cooking for large groups as a volunteer.
Among other offerings, MSU Extension also has experts to help food pantry staff keep their goods and to guide families on how to protect food supply during natural disasters and emergencies. For more information, visit our For Food Pantries website and our Food Safety During Emergencies website.
Have a question?
Not sure if the food in your fridge is safe after a power outage? Do you have questions about safely preserving food at home? Whatever your question, MSU Extension’s food safety experts can help. Call our Food Safety Hotline at 1-877-643-9882, Monday-Friday from 9AM to 5PM, EST.
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The MSU Product Center awards Protein Pints as the 2024 Young Innovator of the Year at the Making It In Michigan Conference
Published on April 24, 2024
Protein Pints is a delicious protein ice cream. -
Chunk Nibbles recognized as the MSU Product Center’s 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year
Published on April 24, 2024
This award recognizes business success and a commitment to charitable giving. -
The MSU Product Center awards M&R Pickling the 2024 Value-Added Agriculture Award at the Making It In Michigan Conference
Published on April 24, 2024
M&R Pickling is an Amish-owned canning company. -
Humans cannot get avian influenza from commercial milk or properly cooked poultry and eggs
Published on April 19, 2024
Safe handling and cooking practices can help eliminate the risk of avian influenza. -
Spring is on its way – prepare for food preservation
Published on April 11, 2024
It is never too early to start planning for your summer home-preserved foods.