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Closeup of delicious whole baked sliced ham with fresh strawberries and figs on holiday table. (Photo: iStock - evgenyb)
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K-State food scientist shares tips for safe – and perfect – Easter ham

Ham is a staple for many families’ Easter feast, but between all the varieties available, consumers are often confused on how to safely prepare this holiday favorite. Read More

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Home and Family

Touchdown tips for Super Bowl food safety

SWEET POTATO OR YAM--Beauregard B-14 (third from left) is the sweet potato most often advertised and sold under the name of “yam.” Bonita (left) and O'Henry (second from left) are among the most popular other varieties eaten in the U.S. On the right is an unreleased breeding line being tested. (Photo courtesy of UAPB.)
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Sweet potatoes or yams? 



Cutting vegetables on cutting board (Photo: iStock - Lyndon Stratford)

K-State food safety expert shares holiday meal reminders 

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

Don’t forget the kitchen sink

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension
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No nightmares: K-State expert shares tips for Halloween food safety

Cutting vegetables opens the cell structure to allow natural sugars and proteins to interact with heat, says K-State food scientist Karen Blakeslee.

Take your veggies to the next level

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  

(Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

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

With the beginning of a new school year, parents and caregivers may be concerned about whether children are eating the food in their lunch boxes. The more important concern, though, is whether the food is safe to eat. (Photo courtesy of FAPC.)

K-State food safety expert shares tips for packing school lunches

Pumpkin banana bread

Food safety tips as fair season approaches

  • By Maddy Rohr │ Kansas State University Research and Extension