Food Safety Handouts
Participant Handouts
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Thawing Foods Safely
Published on October 24, 2022
You can thaw frozen foods safely in three ways: refrigerator thawing, cold water thawing and microwave thawing. -
Solving the Mystery of Food Product Dating
Published on October 24, 2022
When out grocery shopping, you’ve more than likely noticed numbers stamped on product packages. These numbers can cause confusion, and often deciphering them can be like solving a mystery. -
Handling Take-Out Foods Safely
Published on October 24, 2022
Safe handling procedures will help keep your take-out food safe to eat. -
Keeping Food Safe in the Kitchen
Published on October 24, 2022
If food isn’t prepared correctly, people can become ill with food poisoning. This fact sheet gives tips on cleaning, handling, cooking and storing food that will keep you and your family safe. -
Keeping Foods Safe Before and During Shopping
Published on October 24, 2022
Food safety begins as you prepare your trip to the grocery store. This bulletin gives tips to ensure optimum food safety practices both before and during grocery shopping. -
Handling Leftovers Safely
Published on October 24, 2022
Whether cooking at home or eating out, we often have leftover food. Safe handling of leftovers will help prevent foodborne illness. -
Enjoying Produce Safely
Published on October 24, 2022
Tips to help reduce the risk of harmful bacteria contaminating your delicious produce. -
Cooking Safely with a Slow Cooker
Published on October 24, 2022
A slow cooker saves time. With a slow cooker, you can have a meal ready to eat when you return from work or errands. -
Preventing Potluck Paranoia
Published on October 24, 2022
A potluck can be an opportunity to socialize and to taste a wide variety of foods. This bulletin gives tips on organizing a safe potluck and serving food safely to avoid illness, on handling leftovers safely, and hints to make your potluck special. -
Keeping Foods Out of the Temperature Danger Zone
Published on October 24, 2022
Keep perishable foods out of the “Temperature Danger Zone" which is 40 to 140 degrees