MSU Extension Safe Food & Water

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  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.

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  Quick and easy meals in the slow cooker

  Published on December 2, 2020
  Using a slow cooker can meal preparation simple.

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  Handwashing for children

  Published on October 20, 2020
  Continue to reinforce proper handwashing practices with children during cold and flu season.

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  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.

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  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?

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  Tips to keep summer produce safe

  Published on July 14, 2020
  Enjoying summer fruits and vegetables while keeping basic food safety tips in mind.

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  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.

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  Keeping your kitchen safe

  Published on May 6, 2020
  Learn how to safely clean and sanitize your kitchen.

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  Does washing foods make them safer?

  Published on April 20, 2020
  Follow these recommendations for safely handling certain types of foods.

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  Will this refrigerated food make me sick?

  Published on April 16, 2020
  How to determine if refrigerated food is still safe to eat.