MSU Extension Food Preservation

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  Keeping food safe when using plastic containers

  Published on August 29, 2022
  Keep your leftover food safe when using plastic containers by following these tips.

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  Vacuum-sealed food: What are the food safety concerns?

  Published on July 5, 2022
  Safely freeze and thaw foods with vacuum packaging.

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  Plan now to safely preserve this summer

  Published on July 5, 2022
  Take the time to prepare now to preserve Michigan Fresh produce this summer.

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  Preservatives & Refrigeration

  Published on December 6, 2021
  In prior posts, we’ve discussed the importance of preservative ingredients in our food supply. In this post, we discuss ways preservative ingredients in conjunction with refrigeration work to help ensure your food remains safe and healthy.

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  Canning in winter can be a blast

  Published on December 1, 2021
  The slower pace of the winter season might be just what is needed to do a new canning project, especially when fresh ingredients are not always required.

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  Dressing and stuffing: What’s the difference?

  Published on November 19, 2021
  Both are considered a side dish, the key is to making them safely.

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  September is food safety month

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Food Safety Month isn’t just about keeping food safe in restaurants; it should also be practiced at home.

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  Safely preserve your produce at home

  Published on August 4, 2021
  There are many resources available to assist home food preservers in preserving a safe product.

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  Where to find safe home food preservation recipes and information

  Published on June 17, 2021
  Discover where to find the most current research-based home food preservation information.

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  Food safety for social media influencers

  Published on April 12, 2021
  Be a food safety influencer! Include food safety in your social media posts that include recipes or cooking demonstrations.