Tag: food safety
How to protect yourself this “Cyclospora summer”
Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce sickens hundreds in Midwest. Learn symptoms, risks, and expert tips from OSU and PSU to safely enjoy fresh produce.
Requirements for selling food from home or the farm
Thinking of selling farm or homemade foods in Ohio? Learn the rules on cottage foods, eggs, meat, licenses and resources to start your food business.
Your summer food preservation toolkit
Garden harvests are in full swing and many people have been busy preserving already. Ohio State Extension is here to help with its expert educators, webinars, online resources and more.
Keep food safety in mind this summer
Ohio State Extension educator Paige (Irwin) Shaffer provides food safety tips for summer cookouts and family gatherings.
Tips for pickling for flavor — safely
Learn how to pickle for flavor safely and avoid foodborne illnesses with tips from the Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences team
Don’t flunk food safety this school year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has tips for parents and caregivers to get an easy A in food safety this school year.
Food safety is the main ingredient to a successful cookout
Whether you’re a grill master or a first-time barbecue cook, food safety should always be part of your routine to ensure a healthy and happy Fourth of July.
Safe ways to thaw and cook a frozen turkey
Learn how to correctly thaw a frozen turkey to minimize the growth of bacteria, which can cause foodborne illnesses.
Turkey day tips
Keep your Thanksgiving celebration food safe by following these tips.
Ensure food safety while tailgating this football season
Penn State Extension food safety experts offer tips and strategies to help block foodborne illness before it intercepts your fun while tailgating.
