A safe food and water supply is at the heart of healthy communities. Michigan State University Extension’s team of dedicated food safety experts can help you — whether you’re looking for evidence-based recipes for canning seasonal produce or you’re an entrepreneur looking to safely launch your Cottage Food business or even cooking for large groups as a volunteer.
Among other offerings, MSU Extension also has experts to help food pantry staff keep their goods and to guide families on how to protect food supply during natural disasters and emergencies. For more information, visit our For Food Pantries website and our Food Safety During Emergencies website.
Have a question?
Not sure if the food in your fridge is safe after a power outage? Do you have questions about safely preserving food at home? Whatever your question, MSU Extension’s food safety experts can help. Call our Food Safety Hotline at 1-877-643-9882, Monday-Friday from 9AM to 5PM, EST.
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Safe Home Canning-All About Jars
Published on June 10, 2026
Using recommended canning jars and sterilizing when necessary are important steps for safe home canning. -
Have you used your food thermometer lately?
Published on June 10, 2026
Avoid the risk of foodborne illness by cooking to recommended minimum internal temperatures using a food thermometer. -
How to clean your faucet aerator for safe drinking water
Published on June 10, 2026
Aerators help keep lead and other particles out of your drinking water. Learn how to clean them, and how often. -
Are you recall-ready?
Published on May 27, 2026
Learn why food and beverage consumer packaged goods businesses should practice mock recalls regularly. -
Keep or toss? How long food lasts in the refrigerator during a power outage
Published on May 5, 2026
Food safety is a major concern for food kept in the refrigerator during a power outage.
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