food safety

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)
Disaster, Health & Wellness, Home and Family

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

Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says preparing and storing food during a power outage can be “tricky.” Read More

Closeup of delicious whole baked sliced ham with fresh strawberries and figs on holiday table. (Photo: iStock - evgenyb)
Home and Family

K-State food scientist shares tips for safe – and perfect – Easter ham

Easter dinner table with ham, asparagus and carrot cake (Photo: iStock - VeselovaElena)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family, Recipes

Spring holidays are for family feasts, not pesky bacteria guests



Morel Mushrooms found in wooded area. Morels are type of spring wild mushroom with meaty texture with nutty flavor. (Photo: iStock - Sergey-AND-Marina)

‘Morel’ enthusiasts get ready for online class

Party table with remote control for sport watching american football game on tv. (Photo: iStock - 500)

Touchdown tips for Super Bowl food safety

Journal photo by Kylene Scott.

The electricity went out—now what?

  • By Holly Miner │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
Thanksgiving turkey (Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)

How to safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey

Frozen turkeys at a grocery story (Photo: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service)

Frozen or Fresh: Which Turkey Should You Buy?

Cleaning the kitchen sink. (Photo: iStock - Studio Light and Shade)

The kitchen sink: an overlooked place for food safety

  • By Meredith Carothers │ Food Safety and Inspection Service - USDA
Halloween Jack o Lantern bucket overflowing with candy (Photo: iStock - jenifoto)

No nightmares: K-State expert shares tips for Halloween food safety

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Surprise dangers in harvest field food