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Halloween Jack o Lantern bucket overflowing with candy (Photo: iStock - jenifoto)

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

  • October 18, 2023
  • By K-State Research and Extension
(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Surprise dangers in harvest field food

  • September 15, 2023
  • By Kylene Scott
Tailgate season in Texas is a great time to enjoy football, friends and family while practicing food safety. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

Don’t get sick at the tailgate party

  • September 13, 2023
  • By Susan Himes │ Texas A&M AgriLife
Washing hands is the No. 1 defense against foodborne illness, says Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee. (Photo courtesy of K-State.)

It’s a wash: Clean hands are key to food safety  

  • September 2, 2023
  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
A food thermometer helps to assure the quality of food items and reduces over-cooking. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Food Safety Education Month: Food thermometers are a kitchen must-have  

  • August 30, 2023
  • By K-State Research and Extension news service  
(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

K-State food safety specialist shares do’s and don’ts of canning

  • August 16, 2023
  • By Maddy Rohr
Pumpkin banana bread

Food safety tips as fair season approaches

  • July 19, 2023
  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension

Egg quality and food safety academy planned for farmers, agribusinesses

  • April 26, 2021
  • By Abby Leeds, Purdue University
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