Nutrition and Wellness

Food Safety

The Basics of Food Safety

CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often
SEPARATE:Don't cross-contaminate!
COOK:Cook to proper temperature
CHILL:Refrigerate promptly

Disasters and Power Outages- Salvaging and handling food after power outages, floods and other disasters may raise questions and present challenges. Refer to this resource to help recover food from a disaster.

http://www.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/disaster.html

Food Storage

Food Preservation

See the link, Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe for the following information:

Making Sweet Spreads and Canning Fruit; Canning with Less Sugar; and Drying and Freezing Strawberries Without Added Sugar.

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe

Let's Get to the Basics

Do you have a dial pressure canner? Bring it by the Extension office to have it checked free of charge for pressure safety. Our staff can also assist you with making sure gaskets and air vents are in good condition to preserve. We also have a few helpful books available at a minimal cost.

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Food Safety

Food Preservation

See the link, Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe for the following information:

Making Sweet Spreads and Canning Fruit; Canning with Less Sugar; and Drying and Freezing Strawberries Without Added Sugar.

Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe

Let's Get to the Basics

Vegetables

Fruits

Other

Resources

Household Budgeting Resources

Food Preservation Resources