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American style barbeque dinner. (Adobe Stock │ #354118129 - Regina Foster)
Ag News, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Planning a picnic? Food safety should be part of the party

K-State food safety expert Karen Blakeslee advised consumers to pack a food thermometer for outdoor gatherings. Read More

Mason jars of Red Strawberry jam. (Adobe Stock │ #308462207 - Jennifer)
Home and Family, Recipes

K-State food scientist shares tips on safely canning homegrown foods

Delicious charcuterie board and veggie with dipping for American football game.(Adobe Stock │ #383201995 - Olesya)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Watching the Big Game? Don’t commit a party penalty



Velvet red cake on white plate.(Adobe Stock │ #132529131 - Yanawut Suntornkij)

Substitutes for recently banned cherry dye are limited, says food scientist

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension news service
Homemade preserved and fermented food, pickled and marinated vegetables (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #360023047 - aamulya)

Are frozen canned foods still safe to eat?

Tips for mailing holiday food gifts

Table is set for Thanksgiving meal with food. (Photo: iStock - ShootingRichard)

K-State food scientist shares tips for safe leftovers

Homemade Dark Chocolate Fudge (Photo: iStock - bhofack2)

K-State food scientist says holiday candy can be a science experiment

Hunting (Journal stock photo)

After the hunt: food safety begins in the field

The Kansas Value Added Foods Lab is hosting a two-day online class to help food operators and manufacturers learn the correct procedures for producing thermally processed acidified foods. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

K-State food scientist outlines steps to canning frozen food safely

  • By Pat Melgares │ K-State Research and Extension
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