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  • Animal raising claims can be confusing on food labels

    Published on January 8, 2021
    New infographic created by Michigan State University Extension helps consumers understand animal raising label claims such as free range, cage free, and natural.

  • Food label claims: Clearing up the confusion

    Published on September 5, 2018
    Consumers are focused on looking for a products shelf-life and how healthy the ingredients are above all else. Ease in reading the label and product health benefits are paramount for local artisan food manufacturers.

  • Food labels – more info please!

    Published on February 27, 2015
    Consumers prefer products with specific food labeling instead of general references.

  • Afirmaciones sobrela crianza deanimales

    Published on October 2, 2021
    Estos términos de etiquetado se utilizan en productos para describir el entorno en el que se criaron los animales.

  • Fechas de productos alimenticios

    Published on October 2, 2021
    Se pueden encontrar dos tipos de fechas en las etiquetas de los alimentos. El fabricante o minorista aplica “Fechas abiertas” que le indica a los consumidores la estimación de cuándo el producto será de la mejor calidad.

  • Declaraciones de etiquetas de antibióticos

    Published on October 2, 2021
    Los antibióticos son sustancias producidas por un microorganismo y tienen la capacidad de matar o inhibir el crecimiento o la multiplicación de otros microorganismos.

  • Declaraciones o aclaraciones de etiquetas de alimentos

    Published on October 2, 2021
    Toda la información en las etiquetas de los alimentos no debe ser falsa o engañosa.

  • Declaraciones de etiquetas de OMG

    Published on October 2, 2021
    Los organismos genéticamente modificados (OGM) a veces se denominan derivados de ingeniería genética, de bioingeniería o genéticamente modificados (GM).

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  • Tough Questions

    Published on January 16, 2025
    A webinar series by MSU’s Food Security Group exploring critical issues in international development research, featuring leading experts tackling ethics, policy pipelines, A.I. impacts, and more.

  • Do you have the right jar for food preservation?

    Published on January 6, 2025
    When it comes time to preserving food in jars, make sure you have done your homework on selecting a jar safe for canning.

  • Spring clean your freezer

    Published on December 11, 2024
    Just like spring cleaning your house, it is important to spring clean your freezer.

  • Selling honey and maple syrup — safely!

    Published on December 11, 2024
    Food safety is key to selling honey and maple syrup safely in Michigan. Learn about these practices and the exemption guidelines surrounding honey and maple syrup sales.

  • Six tips for making holiday cookies

    Published on November 21, 2024
    Share holiday cookies, not foodborne illnesses, with these six helpful tips!