Publications: Food Safety

This collection of documents from University Extension offices nationwide provides overviews of food safety.

Research on food preservation is ongoing – recommendations may have changed since the release of some documents. Please refer to the National Center for Home Food Preservation for the most current recommendations.

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Overview

Advice about Vinegar, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2020
Avoid Open Kettle Canning: Always Process Canned Goods, Penn State University Extension, 2020
Basic Holiday Food Safety, North Carolina State University Extension
Canning Bread or Cake is Unsafe!, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication 008, 2007
Canning Foods Safely, North Carolina State University Extension
Canning Gauges - important announcement, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication 003, 2006
Changes and Substitutions to Approved Home Food Processing Recipes, University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
Cocktails: Mix Them Safe, Colorado State University Extension
Food Acidity and Safety, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, FN/Food Safely/2008-01, 2008
Food Gifts, North Carolina State University Extension
Infused Water Safety Tips, North Carolina State University Extension
Keep Your Food From Spoiling, UC Master Food Preserver Program, 2019
Kitchen Companion: Your Safe Food Handbook, United States Department of Agriculture, 2008
Setting the Record Straight on Canning Breads and Cakes, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2015
Food Safety Tips, UC Master Food Preserver Program, 2019
Utah Home Food Preservation Update, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication 007, 2007
Food Safety and the Microwave, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, FN-250.4, 1995
Using Preserved Food Safely, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-494, 2014
Frequently Asked Food Safety Questions, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication FN-250, 1993
Food Safety Questions and Answers, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2017
Holiday Gatherings and Potluck, North Carolina State University Extension
Is My Sealed Jar Safe?, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2020
Keeping Foods Safe At Home, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3409, 2020
Kitchen Safety When Preserving Food, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Pectin Facts, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-808, 2020
Safety of Canned Food that Freezes, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-695, 2013
Use Tested Recipes to Preserve Food, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
What is pH?, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Where Do You Find Safe, Reliable Canning Recipes?, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Why Add Lemon Juice to Tomatoes and Salsa Before Canning?, North Dakota State University Extension Service, FN 1396, 2018
Why Mason-type Canning Jars, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Why Old Time Recipes Can't Be Used for Canning, Clemson University Cooperative Extension

Clean & Safe

A Clean and Safe Kitchen - Staying Healthy, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, Publication #FDNS-E-89-24, 2013
Clean Hands Save Lives!, Center for Disease Control
Cleaning & Sanitizing the Kitchen: Using inexpensive household food-safe products, Ohio State University OARDC Extension,2010
Follow Good Food Safety Practices When Preserving Food - Banish Bacteria, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Food Safety for Mature Adults, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, Publication #FDNS-E-89-49, 2013
Handwashing, University of California Davis Food Safety, 2020
It's Time for a Clean Sweep, Your Refrigerator Will Thank You, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Hot Topic, 2018
Pantry Pests, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 7452, 2002
Safe Kitchen Rules, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication FN-250.5
You Have the Power to Fight BAC!, Utah State University Extension EFNEP

Cooking Safely

Cooking for Large Groups, North Carolina State University Extension
Crockpot and Slow Cooker Food Safety, Colorado State University Extension, 2013
Food Thermometers: How to Use Them and Check Their Accuracy, University of Minnesota Extension, 2018
How to Use and Calibrate Your Food Thermometer, University of Maryland Extension, FS 1092, 2019
Preparing Food For A Crowd, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3540, 1999
Using a Food Thermometer, University of Georgia Extension, 2020

Produce

The Food Safety of Sprouts, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3884, 2018
Food Safety Tips for Fresh Herbs, Government of Canada, 2013
Food Safety Tips for Leafy Greens, Government of Canada, 2019
Food Safety Tips for Mushrooms, Government of Canada, 2019
Food Safety Tips for Tomatoes, Government of Canada, 2019
Proper Care and Handling: Fruits and Vegetables from Harvest or Purchase to Preparation, Penn State University Extension, Code UK074, 2014
Growing Seed Sprouts at Home, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication, 2004
Produce Safety, Government of Canada, 2013
Raw Produce: Selecting and Serving it Safely, United States Food and Drug Administration, 2018
Frutas y verduras frescas Cómo seleccionarlas y servirlas de forma segura, Spanish, United States Food and Drug Administration, 2018
Raw Juice Preparation & Storage for Retail Food Service Establishments, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3872, 2017
Safe Handling of Fruits and Vegetables, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8121
Safe Handling of Fresh Oranges, Texas A&M University Cooperative Extension, E-202, 2004
Safe Handling of Fresh Parsley, Texas A&M University Cooperative Extension, E-203, 2004
Safe Handling of Fresh Strawberries, Texas A&M University Cooperative Extension, E-204, 2004
Safe Handling of Fresh Tomatoes, Texas A&M University Cooperative Extension, E-205, 2004
Salad Greens: Health Benefits and Safe Handling, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet 9.373, 2012
Storing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Better Taste, University California, Davis Postharvest Technology, 2012
Almacenamiento de frutas y verduras frescas para que conserven su sabor, University California, Davis Postharvest Technology, 2012
Tomatoes and Potatoes Infected with Late Blight - Are They Safe for Canning?, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2014

Eggs

Egg Basics for the Consumer: Packaging, Storage, and Nutritional Information, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Publication 8154, 2004
Egg Safety: What You Need to Know, United States Department of Agriculture, 2016
Seguridad con los huevos Lo que necesita saber, Spanish, United States Department of Agriculture, 2016

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing an Emergency Food Supply, Long Term Food Storage, University of Georgia, 2017
Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods, United States Department of Agriculture

Power Outages

Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods, United States Food and Drug Administration, 2020
Freezer Food, UC Master Food Preserver Program, 2020
Keep Food Save When the Power Goes Out!, Penn State University Extension, Code UK065, 2018
If Your Home Freezer Stops, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-470, 2013
Power is off: Is the Food Still Safe?, Washington State University
Preparing for Power Outage, North Carolina State University Extension
Recovering from a Power Outage: Frozen and Refrigerated Food, North Carolina State University Extension
Refrigerated Food, UC Master Food Preserver Program, 2020
What to do if the Freezer Stops, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, 2011
When the Power Goes Off, Clemson University Cooperative Extension

Food Storage

7 Factors That Prolong Your Food Storage Supply, Utah State University Extension, 2015
Cost of Preserving and Storing Food, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet 8.704, 2008
Cupboard Storage Times, Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, L-806, 1990
Dates on Food Products, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-877, 2013
Food Product Dating and Storage Times, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, 2015
Food Storage for Safety and Quality, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, 2011
Food Storage in the Home: Reducing Waste and Maintaining the Quality of Stored Food, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN 502, 1995
Foods That Do Not Freeze Well, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-766, 2013
Freezer Inventory, University of Minnesota Extension, 2014
Frozen Food Storage Guide, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-711, 2013
Harvest and Storage of Vegetables and Fruits, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN/FoodPreparation/2015-02pr, 2015
Harvesting and Storing Pumpkin and Winter Squash, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Hazardous Food Preservation and Storage Advice, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication FN/Food Safety/2008-09, 2008
Holiday Leftovers, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Keeping Food Cool During Camping, Utah State University Extension, Publication FN/FS-250.11, 2002
Label Date Marks: Quality or Food Safety?, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
Latest Research: Food Label Confusion Leads to Food Waste, University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
Leftovers, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3606, 2016
Melons, Michigan State University Extension, Extension Bulletin E3250, 2015
Reduce Your Food Waste, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2016
Reducing Food Waste with Food Safety in Mind, Penn State University Extension, Code EE0193, 2017
Refrigerator? Counter Top? Where does fresh fruit go?, University of Minnesota Extension, 2018
Safety of Stored Foods, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3520, 2020
Shelf Life, Storage and Can Codes, United States Department of Agriculture
Storage Guidelines for Home Preserved Foods, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Storing Food for Safety and Quality, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW 612, 2009
Traveling with Food, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3601, 2017
Unacceptable Food Storage Containers, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2018
What to do with All Those Greens?, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Hot Topic, 2018

Foodborne Illness

Botulism, Colorado State University Extension, Fact Sheet 9.305, 2012
Foodborne Illness Related to Seafood, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3660, 2020
Food Safety: Foodborne Germs and Illnesses, Center for Disease Control, 2020
Food Safety Tips for At Risk Populations, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-872, 2020
Food Safety & Preservation: It Must Have Been Something I Ate!, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-784, 2013
Ask A Specialist: How Do I Keep My Family From Getting Sick From Food Poisoning?, Utah State University Extension
Reusable Grocery Bags: Avoiding Foodborne Illness, Colorado State University Extension
Revisiting Botulism, Clemson University Cooperative Extension
Safety While Canning: How to Protect Yourself from Botulism, Washington State University Extension
Sick From Eating Food? Symptoms? Who and When to Report, University of Minnesota Extension, 2018
Spices Linked to Salmonella Contamination, University of Minnesota Extension, 2018
The Long-Term Health Outcomes of Selected Foodborne Pathogens, Center for Foodborne Illness, 2009
The Spoilers, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2020
What Are the Risks in Foods and What Can You Do About Them?, Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Publication FN-250.3, 1995
What is Botulism?, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
What's got you sick? Viruses vs Bacteria, University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
You Can Prevent Foodborne Illness, Pacific Northwest Extension, PNW0250, 2009

Meat & Fish

Do Meat and Cheese Really Need to be Refrigerated?, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2019
Game Meat Safety, Penn State University Extension, Articles, 2017
Protecting Food Safety When Shooting, Field Dressing, Bringing a Deer Home, and Cutting the Carcass, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 8204, 2006
Safe Handling of Fish, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3508, 2020
Safe Handling of Seafood, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3482, 2018
Safe Handling of Sausages & Hot Dogs, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet HGIC 3513, 2017
Seafood Health Facts: Making Smart Choices - General Information for Patients and Consumers, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 2020
Sausages and Food Safety, United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Smoking Meat and Poultry, United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service

Raw Milk

Home Pasteurization of Raw Milk, Oregon State University Extension Service, SP 50-932, 2014
The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious
Health Risk, United States Food and Drug Administration, 2020
Los Riesgos de la Leche sin Pasteurizar: La Leche en esta Forma Puede Causar Riesgos Graves Para la Salud, United States Food and Drug Administration, 2020