Food Safety for Food Service and Consumers

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SAFE for Food Pantries Class Series
SAFE for Food Pantries Class Series Learn More
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Important Food Safety Information for Donating Produce to Food Pantries
New Hampshire food pantries benefit from fresh produce that is safely grown, harvested and donated by community members
World Food Safety Day, observed on June 7, serves as a global reminder of the critical role safe food plays in our lives. Produce from home gardens ca... Learn More
vegetables and canned vegetables
What to Look for When Determining the Safety of Home Canning Recipes
Questions to ask before trying a canning recipe
The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension recommends following home canning recipes and guidelines that have been tested by scientific res... Learn More
pickles
Using Great Grandmother’s Pickle Recipe – Is it Safe?
People often ask about canning pickle recipes that have been handed down from one generation to another. The question usually is, "Are these old pickl... Learn More
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Thawing your Holiday Turkey
Frozen turkeys are a great option for holiday meals but thawing them in safe way can be challenging. There are four safe methods to thaw a frozen turk... Learn More
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Cakes and Breads Baked in Canning Jars: Are they safe?
UNH Extension strongly recommends not to bake and can cakes and breads in canning jars
Information on baking and “canning” breads and cakes in jars has been circulating for at least 25 years and, more recently, has been shared on social ... Learn More
Dan Birnstihl
Birnstihl joins the Extension Food & Agriculture Team
New program assistant to work on farm food safety and integrated pest management. 
New Food and Agriculture program assistant Dan Birnstihl will work on farm food safety and integrated pest management.  He'll collect information on c... Learn More
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Did You Know That People with Diabetes Are at a Higher Risk for Foodborne Illness (aka Food Poisoning)?
When we talk about people who are at higher risk of foodborne illness, the groups that often come to mind are small children, elderly people, people w... Learn More
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Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting of Surfaces: Part Two
Using These Chemicals on the Right Surfaces at the Right Time
Using These Chemicals on the Right Surfaces at the Right Time Learn More
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Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting of Surfaces: Part One
The Differences between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting
The Differences between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Learn More