Safe Food & Water

Food and water safety is a global issue ranging from farm to table. Michigan State University Extension offers high-quality and affordable education to Michigan residents to increase awareness and knowledge and improve skills as they relate to food and water safety. Programs educate on personal hygiene, safe storage and temperatures, transportation, unsafe environments and cross-contamination

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• Pack a sack to save money and eat healthy

  May 19, 2013 | Beth Waitrovich | Brown-bag lunches are a healthy alternative to purchasing lunch on a daily basis. Keep your bag lunch safe to eat.

• Consumer tips on joining a CSA

  May 12, 2013 | Leatta Byrd | Things to consider when joining a CSA.

• HOT TOPICEight tips for grilling fruits and vegetables

  May 12, 2013 | Jeannie Nichols | Use your grill for more than just meat. Grill fruits and vegetables for something different and delicious.

• HOT TOPICFood safety on the road

  May 7, 2013 | Karen Fifield | Traveling safely with food.

• HOT TOPICSix simple tips when grilling out

  May 5, 2013 | Jeannie Nichols | Whether you grill out all year long or just in warm weather, MSU Extension has six simple tips to make your food safe whenever you grill.

• HOT TOPICMarinades make grilling easy

  May 5, 2013 | Beth Waitrovich | How to keep fish, meat and poultry moist when grilling or broiling.

• Spring kitchen cleaning

  April 28, 2013 | Laurie Messing | Don’t forget to focus some of your spring cleaning efforts in the kitchen to help ensure the safety of the food in your home.

• Fact or fiction: Hoax or not?

  April 28, 2013 | Beth Waitrovich | Learn to be a smart consumer when finding information on the internet.

• Does your college dorm mini-fridge pass the food safety test?

  April 28, 2013 | Diane Rellinger | A lifesaver for many college students, a mini refrigerator is a perfect solution for keeping cold food handy for aspiring students. But does your mini-fridge pass or fail the basic food safety tests?

• Protecting yourself from norovirus

  April 28, 2013 | Eileen Haraminac | Follow these steps to guard you and your family from norovirus.

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