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What are our responsibilities regarding food allergies?
Published on October 7, 2021
Knowing what food allergies are -- as well as the responsibility of manufacturers, retailers and individuals -- can help prevent a potentially fatal consequence. -
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. -
Myths and facts about raw milk
Published on April 6, 2021
Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness. -
Foodborne illness in children and what you can do to prevent it
Published on December 3, 2020
Young children are a high-risk group, yet few childcare providers receive training in safe food handling. Learn about measures you can take as a childcare provider to protect those in your care. -
Quick and easy meals in the slow cooker
Published on December 2, 2020
Using a slow cooker can meal preparation simple. -
Handwashing for children
Published on October 20, 2020
Continue to reinforce proper handwashing practices with children during cold and flu season. -
What a food-safe recipe looks like
Published on October 1, 2020
Inserting food-safe steps into a recipe can increase the likelihood that individuals follow critical steps like washing hands and taking food temperatures. -
How old are your home-canned foods?
Published on August 4, 2020
Is it time to clean out the home-canned foods in the basement or pantry? -
Tips to keep summer produce safe
Published on July 14, 2020
Enjoying summer fruits and vegetables while keeping basic food safety tips in mind. -
Does all food need a label?
Published on July 7, 2020
Learn why food labels are required on food and what to look for if you are buying local.
