Food Safety for Outdoor Cookouts
Learn how to safely grill and smoke meat outdoors with best practices for marinating, safe temperatures, cooler use, and handling leftovers.
Category: Safe Handling
Canning Venison
Find out how to properly can venison to preserve flavor and safety.
Pepper Basics
Discover tips for selecting and storing peppers.
Safe Handling of Eggs
Get expert tips for safely handling and storing eggs at home.
Pesticide Spill: Safe Management & Cleanup Guidelines
Follow these steps to contain and clean up pesticide spills properly.
How to Thaw Food Safely
Thawing food properly is crucial to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. This guide covers both unsafe thawing methods, like room temperature and hot water, and safe methods such as refrigerator, cold water, microwave, and cooking thawing techniques. Follow these USDA-approved methods to keep your food safe and avoid the “danger zone” where bacteria multiply rapidly.
Bag Lunch Safety
Pack safe, healthy bag lunches with easy food safety tips.
Raw Juice Preparation & Storage for Retail Food Service Establishments
Find guidelines for preparing and storing raw juices safely.
Inspection of Food: Who’s Responsible?
Understand food inspection responsibilities.
Food Service Operation Inspections
Learn about food service operation inspections and compliance.
Kitchen Hygiene: Let’s Talk About That Sponge!
Learn how to safely clean and replace kitchen sponges.
Vibrio vulnificus
Learn safety tips regarding Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in seafood.