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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.
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.
Understanding food recalls

Published on January 6, 2021
Understand food recalls to know how to identify a potentially contaminated food.
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?