MSU Extension Food Preservation

Unsafe Food Preservation Methods

Published on November 20, 2020
Food preservation is based on science, and it is very important to follow research-based recipes and methods. However, there are still some methods that people follow that are unsafe and can lead to illness or even death.
Food Preservation BINGO

Published on November 20, 2020
An interactive document linking great food preservation resources
Salsa 101

Published on November 19, 2020
Guidelines for making and preserving Salsa, including recipes and resources
Safe Sanitizing and Disinfecting

Published on November 18, 2020
This guidance provides clarification on cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting, including tables that provide appropriate concentrations when making your own solutions with bleach.
Preventing foodborne illness and ensuring a safer food supply

Published on July 20, 2020
MSU Extension offers users the opportunity to understand safe food practices and reduce the opportunity of foodborne illness.
Michigan Fresh (Spanish): Escaldar y congelar alimentos

Published on July 8, 2019
Congelar alimentos es una de las formas más sencillas y rápidas de conservarlos.
Michigan Fresh (Spanish): Pasos básicos para envasar a presión

Published on July 8, 2019
El envasado a presión es el único método recomendado por el Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos para envasar de forma segura los alimentos de baja acidez como las verduras, carnes y pescados.
Michigan Fresh: Poultry (E3232)

Published on November 13, 2015
Michigan Fresh fact sheet for the handling, using and storing poultry.
Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables (E1696)

Published on October 23, 2015
Information about home storage of fruits and vegetables.
Michigan Fresh-Handling, Using and Storing Venison (E3233)

Published on October 21, 2015
Recommendations for properly handling venison as well as tips for food safety and storage. It includes advice on thawing, marinating, cooking, canning and freezing as well as recommended process times for canning venison in pressure canners.
Safe Home Processing of Poultry (E2898)

Published on April 2, 2012
4-H youths raise poultry every year as projects for county or state fair exhibits. After the fair, some birds may be processed either for immediate consumption or for future use.