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Is your favorite family recipe safe?

Published on September 18, 2024
Check your old family recipes to ensure there's no room for foodborne illnesses in your favorite dishes.
Thawing vacuum-packed fish correctly

Published on September 18, 2024
Improper thawing of vacuum-packed fish can lead to a foodborne illness. Learn how to do it safely.
How to support someone through suicide grief

Published on September 17, 2024
There are ways you can provide support to someone after a suicide loss.
Food safety for older adults

Published on September 17, 2024
Things to know about seniors and foodborne illnesses.
Keep or toss? How long food lasts in the freezer during a power outage

Published on September 10, 2024
Food safety is a major concern for food kept in the freezer during a power outage.
World Suicide Prevention Day

Published on September 10, 2024
Observed on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day reminds us that we all have a role to play.
Food safety for potlucks

Published on September 4, 2024
Tips for keeping food safe at parties.
How MSU Extension empowers home food producers

Published on August 26, 2024
Programs like Cottage Food Law and Preserving MI Harvest equip people with the tools and knowledge to safely preserve (and even sell!) their food products.
Connecting communities to health — virtually

Published on August 21, 2024
With its easy-to-use health program referral system, MSU Extension helps people find upcoming virtual classes in diabetes management, sleep education, and more — all within minutes.
Fentanyl facts you should know, part 4: Where myths come from and why they spread

Published on August 19, 2024
Correcting misinformation about fentanyl is important to keep our communities safe. Find out where the most common fentanyl myths come from and how they spread.