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Enjoy seafood safely when pregnant

Published on June 9, 2023
Seafood can be a great source of nutrition during pregnancy. Learn more about food safety guidelines for pregnancy and seafood consumption.
Food safety of potatoes

Published on June 8, 2023
There are food safety concerns with growing, storing, preparing, and preserving potatoes. Find out how to handle them safely.
Why you should avoid feeding honey to an infant

Published on June 2, 2023
Honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can lead to infant botulism illness.
Freezing cranberries made easy

Published on May 26, 2023
The easiest way to preserve cranberries for year-round enjoyment is freezing. Learn how!
MSU Extension and tribal partners highlight Indigenous foods through Cooking Matters program

Published on May 15, 2023
To include more traditional Indigenous foods in Cooking Matters recipes, MSU Extension nutrition educators worked with staff from Bay Mills, Hannahville, Pokagon and Little Traverse Bay tribes.
The serious and long-term effects of foodborne illness

Published on May 15, 2023
Learn more about some lesser-known side effects of foodborne illnesses.
New self-paced online nutrition class available for Upper Peninsula residents

Published on May 11, 2023
My Way to Wellness is a free online nutrition class available for people living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Know the steps to follow if you develop a foodborne illness

Published on May 10, 2023
Foodborne diseases are illnesses contracted from eating contaminated food or beverages. If you develop a foodborne illness, follow these important steps.
Elischer and Nelson to receive inaugural MSU Extension Excellence in Teaching Awards

Published on April 14, 2023
Melissa Elischer and Ashly Nelson to receive inaugural Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Excellence in Teaching Awards on May 11.
Foodborne illness? Know when and how to report it

Published on March 30, 2023
Reporting a foodborne illness is important, no matter how severe the symptoms are, and it can possibly save the life of others.