K-State Extension Food Safety
K-State Extension Food Safety        

Food Safety>PlateWelcome to Extension Food Safety at Kansas State University.  We are a leading institution in the area of food safety in teaching, research, and extension.  The goals of this program include educating consumers on safe food handling with food preparation, food preservation, food service and more.  Many topics are highlighted on this site to help you learn how to safely handle food from the farm to your table.

 

In the News        
Disasters and Power Outages

tornadoPower outages often occur when weather disasters happen.  Learn how to keep your food safe during a power outage and how to prepare for the next one.

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Tomatoes Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

tomato slicesFor the latest information on the Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh tomatoes, see the following web sites:


Food Safety Professional Development        

Are you interested in advancing your education in Food Science or maybe getting a degree in Public Health?  How about just learning about food preservation or other food safety topics?  Here are some ideas to help you further your education.

Test Your Food Safety Knowledge!        

Food Safety Game

This game is designed to enhance your food safety education.  The game is based on the popular Jeopardy game.  This Powerpoint file can be downloaded to your computer.  Have fun!

The Importance of Food Safety        
Shugart Lecture Series

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"The Economics and Emotional Burden of Foodborne Illness"
April 19, 2007
Presented by Barbara Kowalcyk

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Upcoming Events        
Looking for ServSafe training classes? Check out the calendar for scheduled classes. More Info...
What's New?        
Use technology to learn about food safety at home with these podcasts from USDA. More Info...
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