Food Safety

Close-up of woman putting the dish with roast turkey and potatoes on the dining table for Thanksgiving Day (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #295108810 - AnnaStills)
Avian, Food Safety, Home and Family, Turkeys

How to safely prepare and cook meats for the holidays

Following food safety steps will help assure a happy and healthy holiday, says K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee. Read More

Close-up of Thanksgiving turkey during family dinner at dining table. (Adobe Stock │ #454595209 - Drazen)
Food Safety, Holidays, Home and Family

Turkey safety myths roasted

Smoked turkey on bbq grill. (iStock │ #1444566014 - Anthony Jackson)
Food Safety, Holidays, Home and Family

How to cook a turkey outside of the oven



Cautious girl checking the smell of her diary product. (iStock │ #1838896474 - nicoletaionescu)

Foul odor in you refrigerator or freezer could be a food safety issue

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
German short hair bird dog with pheasant. (iStock │ #157564554 - jimkruger)

Food safety begins in the field

Woman cutting cheese while preparing meals in the kitchen. (iStock │ #2190404453 - urbazon)

Tips to make meal prepping work for every household

Raw beef meat sealed in plastic shrink wrap with vacuum sealer. (Adobe Stock │ #588428953 - leungchopan)

Vacuum package foods for long term storage

Person hand putting a tray with banana slices into a food dehydrator machine. (iStock │ #1332723385 - Ekaterina79)

Dehydrated foods gaining in popularity

Severe weather over Dodge City, KS. (iStock │ #2164218804 - EyeEm Mobile GmbH)

A consumer’s guide to food safety: severe storms and hurricanes

Ham and turkey sandwich with chips. (Adobe Stock │ #150082453 - lindahughes)

Freezing sandwiches can help save time and money

  • By Madeline Drake │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Group of sports fans tailgating at a stadium. (iStock │ #502868546 - monkeybusinessimages)

Tailgating Tips: Food safety should be part of game plan this fall