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Quality for Keeps: Home Food Preservation

Preserving your garden’s bounty from one year to the next, knowing exactly what is in your food and making special gifts for friends are just some of the reasons for preserving foods at home. Home food preservation is safe if done correctly. ...

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New MU lab helps food businesses ensure safety

Published: Friday, Oct. 21, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri’s new Food Processing and Safety Lab helps people who make and sell processed foods ensure they are safe.“Our new lab gives agri-entrepreneurs and food businesses a qualified testing facility to ensure ...

Consider food safety when donating to pantries

Published: Thursday, June 23, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Donating to food pantries and food banks is a way for neighbors to help neighbors, reduce food waste and aid families in need, says Londa Nwadike, extension food safety specialist for the University of Missouri and Kansas State ...

Summer food safety tips

Published: Monday, June 13, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Summer is a time for enjoying fresh fruit and vegetables and outdoor picnics. Don’t let food safety mistakes spoil the fun.Food safety doesn’t begin in the kitchen, or even the market, says Londa Nwadike, extension food ...

Turkey tips: Buying and thawing

Published: Monday, Nov. 8, 2021

BUTLER, Mo. – Don’t get stuck with a turkey that’s too small for the feast or one that’s still frozen solid on Thanksgiving morning.Buying the right size turkey and planning for defrost time can prevent Thanksgiving Day disasters.“If you ...

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 6 (November/December)

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2022

Holiday Food Preserved GiftsThe holidays are a common time for food items to be used for gift exchanges. However, is this really a good idea for a gift? What should you do if you receive a home-processed food item?It is always best to err on the side ...

Show Me Nutrition for Kids Pocket Folder

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2022

$45.00

Editor’s noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is only available for purchase.Sarah WoodAssistant Extension ProfessorHealth SciencesThis two-pocket folder is used in conjunction with the Show Me Nutrition curricula. It includes ...

Food Safety Poster

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2022

$37.00

Sarah WoodAssistant Extension Professor, Department of Health SciencesTammy RobertsNutrition and Health Extension SpecialistThis poster provides tips for the safe handling of food to prevent illness. It includes steps for proper food handling from ...

Food Safety Handout

Publication date: Aug. 12, 2022

$11.15

Sarah WoodAssistant Extension Professor, Department of Health SciencesTammy RobertsNutrition and Health Extension SpecialistThis handout provides tips for the safe handling of food to prevent illness. It includes steps for proper food handling from ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: 2022, No. 5 (September/October)

Publication date: Aug. 31, 2022

Best Practices for Storing Canned GoodsResearch-tested recipes are available from Extension programs nationwide. After the effort of growing and/or preserving food, handle the jars of food according to these recommendations. These best practices can ...

First Grade Curriculum: Fun With Food and Fitness, Fifth Edition

Publication date: Aug. 25, 2022

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Students are introduced to the current USDA food graphic and learn that they need to eat a variety of foods from the five major food groups to grow and stay healthy. They learn the difference between television commercials and regular programming so ...

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A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes

From the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Foodborne Outbreaks

During a multistate foodborne disease outbreak, CDC serves as lead coordinator between public health partners to detect the outbreak, define its size and extent, and to identify the source. The goal is to investigate and control outbreaks, and to ...

Food and Nutrition Information Center

Provides access to a wide range of trustworthy food and nutrition resources.

Food product dating: What do those dates mean?

Food Safety Fact Sheet - We don’t want to serve outdated food, but we also don’t want to throw food away unnecessarily. Here are a few tips for interpreting the confusing food product codes in the US, some of which aren't even related to food ...

Food safety after a flood: Extension consumer food safety fact sheet (PDF)

Read this fact sheet to find out which canned food can be disinfected and used and which food must be thrown away following exposure to floodwater.

Foodsafety.gov

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serve important roles in ensuring food safety in the United ...

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