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Safe Food & Water
MSU Extension offers high-quality, affordable programs that help Michigan residents learn the importance of safe food and water in their everyday lives. Our research-based programs help food handlers learn safe food-preservation skills and techniques.
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Sep 2
CANCELED: Learning the Laws of Salsa
September 2, 2020 5:30PM – 8:00PM Phoenix Farm 1437 S 10 1/2 Mile Road Midland, MI 48640
Learn about preserving food safely in this MSU Extension food preservation workshop.
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Mar 18
Winter Food Preservation Classes-March 18th
March 18, 2021 1:00PM – 2:30PM Zoom Webinar
Prepare for the harvest season. Learn the latest methods and research of preserving foods at home safely.
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Mar 18
Winter Food Preservation Classes-March 18th
March 18, 2021 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Prepare for the harvest season. Learn the latest methods and research of preserving foods at home safely.
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Adequate source of potable water is essential for food processing
Published on April 27, 2015
Food processors need to have a reliable source of clean water to protect food products. -
Evaluating water sources to ensure safe fresh produce
Published on August 28, 2014
A critical part of ensuring food safe water for produce growing is performing a water system risk assessment. It is often helpful to create a checklist to ensure that the assessment looks at the same criteria each time it is performed. -
A Guide to Home Water Treatment bulletin (E3342)
Published on April 11, 2017
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Food safety when traveling internationally
Published on November 13, 2017
Enjoy a safe and healthy vacation abroad with these tips for food and beverages. -
Importance of using the Eat Safe Fish Guides
Published on February 12, 2018
Educate yourself about health risks before you eat fish caught in Michigan lakes or rivers. -
Adventures in keeping food safe while outdoors
Published on May 21, 2014
Camping and boating now that the weather is nice? Store and handle food safely to avoid unwelcome souvenirs – foodborne illness! -
Tips for safe home preserved foods
Published on March 14, 2016
Getting ready for water bath and pressure canning season. -
Blanching fruits and vegetables
Published on October 24, 2016
Why do we have to blanch produce before canning or freezing? -
Clean drinking water is essential to life
Published on November 16, 2017
It is important to view your water source as a valuable link to health and safety. -
Thawing Foods Safely
Published on May 10, 2016
You can thaw frozen foods safely in three ways: refrigerator thawing, cold water thawing and microwave thawing. -
Food safety during and after a power outage: Keep it or toss it out?
Published on May 1, 2014
Food safety can be a major concern for people during a power outage. There are several things to do in advance and tips to follow after power is restored. -
Is your kitchen ready to cook a holiday dinner?
Published on March 23, 2016
Follow these quick tips to prepare for a great holiday meal and serve it safely. -
Thawing Foods Safely (E3259)
Published on October 20, 2016
You can thaw frozen foods safely in three ways: refrigerator thawing, cold water thawing and microwave thawing. -
How to keep your water bottle germ-free
Published on September 29, 2017
Simple tips you can use to keep reusable water bottles free from bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. -
Holiday egg hunt celebrations and food safety
Published on April 11, 2014
The fun tradition of decorating and coloring eggs has the potential to turn dangerous if not following food safety guidelines. -
Five steps to cooling food quickly and safely
Published on November 16, 2016
In five easy steps, you can cool food quickly so that it will be safe to eat later.
