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Serv Safe Food Protection Manager Training and Exam- Pulaski

Event date: Feb. 19, 2021

Event time: | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Waynesville, MO

A program designed for participants to fulfill requirements for become a certified food protection manager under the FDA Food Code.Per the Center of Disease Control and Prevention completion of Food Protection Manager training reduces the risk of ...

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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Be there in spirit by safely sending holiday foods

Published: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – COVID-19 is keeping many from traveling to see friends and family for the holidays, but you can be there in spirit by sending your special homemade fudge to your mom or cookies to your favorite niece.“Everyone likes to get ...

Holiday food safety tips

Published: Monday, Nov. 16, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Due to COVID-19, many are choosing to celebrate Thanksgiving in smaller groups this year. That could mean a lot of people will be preparing a turkey and all the trimmings on their own for the first time.“I remember the first ...

Reduce food waste to save money

Published: Monday, June 1, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With the COVID-19 pandemic causing disruptions in the food supply chain, it’s more important than ever to reduce food waste, says a University of Missouri Extension food safety specialist.“In 2014, the U.S. Department of ...

Farmers markets: Safe, reliable, local food during COVID-19

Published: Wednesday, May 13, 2020

ST. PETERS, Mo. – You can still safely shop and eat local during COVID-19, says a University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.“Farmers market managers across the state are working with advisers and local health departments to ensure the ...

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Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: November/December 2020

Publication date: Nov. 1, 2020

Preparing for the Unexpected — Home Canning WaterSevere weather, snowstorms, unexpected power outages — all of these and more may lead to a compromised water supply in your community or home. While commercially bottled water is readily available ...

Third Grade Curriculum: Building MyBody, Fifth Edition

Publication date: Oct. 23, 2020

$45.00

Students use the current USDA food graphic to plan meals and choose foods from all the food groups. They are encouraged to start the day with breakfast and learn to pay attention to body cues that help them know when they have eaten and exercised ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: September/October 2020

Publication date: Sept. 1, 2020

Avoid Dangerous Canning MethodsInterest in home gardening has skyrocketed, prompting many people to try home canning for the first time. Due to increased demand, canning equipment is difficult to find. Extension centers are being bombarded with ...

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe: July/August 2020

Publication date: July 1, 2020

Shop Local and Preserve It SafeDue to supply and demand issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers are reaching out to local food producers to fill their refrigerators and freezers with meat as well as many other food items. This is a ...

Working Together to Reduce Food Waste Extension — Leader's Guide

Publication date: June 1, 2020

Editor's noteThe following abstract describes a publication that is a downloadable PDF. Please see the link.Londa Nwadike,Kansas State University/University of Missouri ExtensionFood Safety SpecialistKeywordsFood wasteMeal planningStrategic grocery ...

Working Together to Reduce Food Waste Extension — Fact Sheet

Publication date: June 1, 2020

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

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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