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Volunteer Quantity Cooking Safety, Fact Sheet

by Londa Nwadike

MF3213

Most cooks for large community or family events are volunteers and inexperienced in food safety practices for cooking in large quantities. Avoid food safety hazards by following the tips in this fact sheet. Includes safety recommendations for all phases of planning, preparing and storing food from a large event. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2015

Food Product Dating: What Do Those Dates Mean?

by Londa Nwadike

MF3204

Food product dating can be confusing. This publication explains different terms and what they mean, as well as ways to determine if food is still safe, no matter what the date says. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2015

Keep Food Safety in Mind When Tailgating

by Londa Nwadike

MF3205

Tailgating is popular with football fans, who flock to games with their grills and favorite tailgating foods, but they must keep in mind several food safety measures to keep from getting sick. Includes tips for safe food handling practices for while you're at the big game. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2015

Tips to Shop Safely at Farmers Markets

by Londa Nwadike

MF3206

Farmers markets are a good place to find fresh, local foods, but keep these tips in mind to keep food safe from market to table. 1-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2015

Tips for Storing Fresh Produce

by Londa Nwadike

MF3207

Follow these tips for keeping your produce fresh and safe to eat. 1-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2015

Using Breast Milk Safely

by Londa Nwadike

MF3200

Breastfeeding mothers and caregivers need to follow safe handling procedures for expressed breast milk. Includes tips for safe storage and handling procedures. Updated to reflect current recommendations. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Apr 2019

Food Safety: Good Manufacturing Practices

by Londa Nwadike

MF3201

Good manufacturing practices can help ensure the safety of processed and packaged food. Includes important considerations and suggestions for food producers and processors. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2015

Food Safety: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Overview

by Londa Nwadike

MF3202

An HACCP plan is a regulatory requirement for processing some food products, and helps prevent biological, chemical, and physical contaminants in food processing. This publication includes an outline of the steps to develop an HACCP plan and additional resources and considerations. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2015

Food Safety in Pregnancy

by Londa Nwadike

MF3203

Food safety is important during pregnancy to help ensure the health of both the mother and her unborn child. Includes a list of foods with a lower risk of foodborne illness. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2015

10 Tips for Safe Home-Canned Food

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3170

Home-canned foods are a year-round treat but unsafe canning practices can turn a treat into a tragedy. Follow these 10 tips to can foods safely. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2023

Food Safety After a Flood

by Londa Nwadike

MF3199

Food safety is an important consideration when cleaning up after a flood. This publication includes tips for determining what food is safe to use and how to handle packaged food after a flood. 2-page, color.

Published Date: Apr 2015

What’s Your Elevation?

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3172

The elevation of Kansas rises gradually from east to west, which affects everyday cooking and baking, as well as home-canning. Know your local elevation to help you preserve foods safely. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2023

Sassy Safe Salsa at Home

by Karen Blakeslee

MF3171

Salsa is America's favorite condiment but preserving it at home can be risky unless safe canning methods are used. 2 pages, color.

Revision Date: Dec 2023

Shopping Safely at Farmers Markets, Leader's Guide

by Londa Nwadike

MF3137

Farmers markets continue to grow in popularity, but it is important to pay attention to food safety when buying and using foods purchased in such venues. This leader's guide includes presentation tips and activities to reinforce the information in the lesson. 4-page, b/w.

Published Date: Aug 2014

Garden to Plate: Food Safety for School and Community Gardens, Fact Sheet

MF3152

People who use home, school, and community gardens need to use good food safety practices to help prevent foodborne illness. Fact sheet includes tips for soil and site selection, water and irrigation choices, composting, harvesting and storing, and resources for more information. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: May 2019