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A Clean and Safe Kitchen- Staying Healthy

More Information · Print 1 on: FDN letterhead (apple paper) · 2 pages · 2004

Dangers of Raw, Unpasteurized Milk & Cheeses

More Information · 2 pages · 2009

Food Safety: Preventing Foodborne Illness in Preschoolers and Senior Adults

More Information · 4 pages · 2000

Food Safety for Halloween

More Information · 1 page · 2005

Tips on food safety for your children at Halloween.

Is It Okay to Eat Fish?

More Information · Print 1 on: FDN letterhead (apple paper) · 3 pages · 2005

food safety, senior lessons, seniors, fish, seafood, seafood safety

Pest Series: Help! Insects Are in My Food!

More Information · Español · 2 pages · 2004

This publication gives four simple steps for you to follow and keep pests out of your food.

Preserving Food: What To Do if the Freezer Stops

More Information · Español · 2 pages · 2000

Recommendations on how to most efficiently preserve your food in the event that the power to your freezer goes out. Describes which foods to save and which to discard.

Preventing Listeriosis

More Information · Español · 2 pages · 2001

Details on who should worry about listeriosis, how to protect yourself and your family from it, and how to prepare foods to eliminate bacteria.

Safe Holiday Buffets

More Information · 2 pages · 2008

Safe Holiday Turkey

More Information · 2 pages · 2008

Safety of Raw Alfalfa Sprouts HTML

More Information · 1999

Raw alfalfa sprouts can be a source for foodborne illness. This publication provides tips for reducing the risk of foodborne illness when eating sprouts.

Storing Leftovers Safely

More Information · Print 1 on: FDN letterhead (apple paper) · 1 page · 2006

Consumer's Guide

Barbecue Safety

More Information · 1 page · 2005

Measures to take to prevent foodborne illness during preparation, grilling, serving and storing.

Being Food Safe with Take-Out and Delivered Foods

More Information · 2 pages · 2005

Guide to carefully handling and storing hot or cold convenience foods to avoid foodborne illness.

Don't Let Foodborne Illness be a Guest at Your Holiday Table

More Information · 1 page · 2006

Basic recommendations on cleaning, separating, cooking and chilling to help ensure safe food--not only during the holidays, but year-round.

Eggnog Safety

More Information · 2 pages · 2005

Answers to what makes eggnog unsafe, how to make eggnog safe, and whether or not to cook eggnog bought the grocery store.

Food Safety and Security

More Information · 3 pages · 2005

This publication focuses on the challenge of food safety and security in a global market. It discusses the role of federal agencies that help to keep food safe, how the food industry keeps food safe and what consumers can do to keep food safe. It discusses how to plan for food and water in emergencies.

Food Safety Tips for Preparing a Holiday Turkey

More Information · 2 pages · 2006

Steps on safely thawing, cooking and storing turkey leftovers.

Handling Leftovers Safely

More Information · 2 pages · 2005

Directions on chilling, storing and reheating leftovers. Also includes general tips on safely serving large gatherings.

It's School Time...Packing Safe and Nutritious Lunches for School-Age Children

More Information · 2 pages · 2005

Tips for packing lunches, with suggestions for picking out lunch boxes, maintaining food safety and sample menus for taking lunch to school.

Packing Coolers Safely

More Information · 1 page · 2005

Tips on preserving perishable foods in coolers to prevent foodborne illness.

Preparing an Emergency Food Supply: Storing Water Supplies HTML

More Information · 1999

Recommendations for preparing a water supply for long term food storage to be used in emergencies. Includes guidelines on how much water would be needed for various periods of time and activities. Also includes how to use water in emergencies.

Preparing an Emergency Food Supply: Short Term Food Storage HTML

More Information · 1999

Recommendations for preparing a supply of emergency food for a short term emergency, including recommended amounts of certain types of foods for various family members. Also includes information on using foods and cleaning canned foods in or after emergencies.

Preparing an Emergency Food Supply: Long Term Food Storage HTML

More Information · 1998

Recommendations for preparing a supply of emergency food for a long term emergency. Includes recommended amounts of certain types of foods for various family members. And includes suggestions for foods that can be prepared under various types of utility interruptions.

Preventing Foodborne Illness

More Information · Español · 4 pages · 2000

General information on foodborne illness: what it is, who is at risk, if it is serious, what causes it, and what you can do to prevent it. Also included is a useful table of internal temperatures foods much reach for safety.

The Scoop on Homemade Ice Cream

More Information · 3 pages · 2005

Guide to safely making homemade ice cream, emphasizing proper processing of raw eggs.

Using a Food Thermometer

More Information · 2 pages · 2008

Information on how to know if your meat, poultry, fish and egg dishes have reached a high enough temperature to kill bacteria using a food thermometer. Includes information on how to calibrate a bimetallic stem thermometer and minimum safe cooking temperatures.

Using Antibiotics Wisely HTML

More Information · 1999

Smart Kids Fight BAC!®

Complete Introductory Kit For Sale

More Information · 2000

Includes one each of: "He's BAC!: A Children's Guide To Keeping Food Safe" Story Book, Activity Book for K-1st Grade, Activity Book for 2nd-3rd Grade, Teaching Guide for K-1st Grade, Teaching Guide for 2nd-3rd Grade and Smart Kids Fight BAC! Animated Video

Introductory Kit for Kindergarten and First Grade For Sale

More Information · 2000

Includes one each of: "He's BAC!: A Children's Guide To Keeping Food Safe" Story Book, Activity Book for K-1st, Teaching Guide for K-1st and Smart Kids Fight BAC! Animated Video

Introductory Kit for Second and Third Grade For Sale

More Information · 2000

Includes one each of: "He's BAC!: A Children's Guide To Keeping Food Safe" Activity Book for 2nd-3rd, Teaching Guide for 2nd-3rd and Smart Kids Fight BAC! Animated Video

Pack of 25 K-1 st Activity Books For Sale

More Information · 2000

Pack of 25 2nd-3rd Activity Books For Sale

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Pack of 25 He's BAC! Story Books For Sale

More Information · 2000

Food Safety Computer Games For Sale

More Information · 2004

System Requirements: PC Computer - Pentium II, 300mhz or higher; Windows 98 or higher or Macintosh - 300mhz G3 or G4 or higher; MAC OS 9.1 or higher; CarbonLib 1.5 or higher Memory: 128 mb ram or higher Video Display: 800 x 600 or higher

 
 

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