food safety



State Fairground Farris Wheel Ride with Multicolored Lights Spinning at Sunset along with Carnival Games, Carnival Rides in image. (Photo: iStock - Clayton Piatt)

Food safety tips as fair season approaches

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
When packing foods in a cooler for a picnic or cookout, include plenty of ice or frozen gel packs to keep foods at 40 F or below. Keep drinks in a separate cooler. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Picnics and cookouts require vigilant food safety

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Grilling steaks on flaming grill (Photo: iStock - rez-art)

Grillin’ and Chillin’? Remember food safety

  • By K-State Research and Extension news service
Open fridge with food leftovers and meal plan in glass containers. Domestic refrigerator for healthy eating. Leftover food, yogurt, cheese and other groceries. (Photo: iStock - Olga PS)

Power out? Prepping, storing food can be ‘tricky’

Closeup of delicious whole baked sliced ham with fresh strawberries and figs on holiday table. (Photo: iStock - evgenyb)
Easter dinner table with ham, asparagus and carrot cake (Photo: iStock - VeselovaElena)

Spring holidays are for family feasts, not pesky bacteria guests

  • By Zoya Sattar │ USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Morel Mushrooms found in wooded area. Morels are type of spring wild mushroom with meaty texture with nutty flavor. (Photo: iStock - Sergey-AND-Marina)
Party table with remote control for sport watching american football game on tv. (Photo: iStock - 500)

Touchdown tips for Super Bowl food safety