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Food Safety and Preservation Resources

Food Safety

⚠  One out of six people contract a food borne illness each year.  ⚠ 

The UC Master Food Preserver Program promotes safe food practices to help keep your family safe.

Science-based food safety resources:
Photo: The National Center for Home Food Preservation
Photo: The National Center for Home Food Preservation

The USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning 

National Center for Home Food Preservation 

So Easy to Preserve

UC Davis Food Preservation Resources

UC Master Food Preserver Statewide Website

Penn State Extension

University of Georgia Extension

Washington State University Extension

Kansas State University Research and Extension

Utah State University Extension

More:

  • Ask USDA provides information for consumers about preventing food borne illness, safe food handling and storage, and safe preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products. Try out it now and Ask USDA!
  • Watch and learn about food safety by completing the Make It Safe Keep It Safe (MISKIS) training offered by UC ANR. 
  • The Partnership for Food Safety Education develops and promotes effective education programs to reduce foodborne illness risk for consumers. This site offers food safety information, food safety tips, curriculum, safe recipe information and other resources.
  • CDC Food Safety

 

Other resources:

Cutting Board Safety

Seguridad de la Tabla de Cortar

 

How can I prevent E. coli infection?

E. coli are bacteria found in the intestines of people and animals and in the environment; they can also be found in food and untreated water

  • E. coli that cause diarrhea can spread through contaminated food or water.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water during key times.
  • Follow the four steps to food safety when preparing food: clean, separate, cook, and chill.

Learn more here at CDC.

 

¿Cómo puedo prevenir una infección por E. coli?

La E. coli es una bacteria que se encuentra en los intestinos de las personas y los animales, en el medioambiente y, a veces, también en los alimentos y el agua sin tratar.

Para obtener más información, visite aqui.