Rapid Response Center for Food Science

Cautious girl checking the smell of her diary product. (iStock │ #1838896474 - nicoletaionescu)
Food Safety, Home and Family

Foul odor in you refrigerator or freezer could be a food safety issue

A bad smell in the refrigerator or freezer could signal a potential food safety issue, says a Kansas State University food safety specialist. Read More

Person hand putting a tray with banana slices into a food dehydrator machine. (iStock │ #1332723385 - Ekaterina79)
Food Safety, Home and Family

Dehydrated foods gaining in popularity

Hot dogs on a table during the 4th of July. (Adobe Stock │ #184418960 - wavebreak3)
Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Preparing food for the Fourth of July



Delicious charcuterie board and veggie with dipping for American football game.(Adobe Stock │ #383201995 - Olesya)

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

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

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
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