Food Safety at Home

Canning jars and lids
Jars and Lids are Key to Successful Canning
Successful canning starts with the use of jars in good condition and new lids with new or used ring bands in good condition. 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
Plate of food
Five Safety Considerations for Cooking Challenges on Social Media
Learning new recipes can be fun, but it’s important to understand safety concerns
Social media provides a fun way to learn new recipes. But there are some harmful online cooking challenges that go “viral” on platforms like Facebook,... Learn More
canning jars
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
hand sanitizer
Over-informed on IPM - SPECIAL EDITION - Sanitizers & Disinfectants for Managing COVID-19
Get to know the difference between sanitizers and disinfectants and how to use them with this special interview with UNH Extension’s Heather Bryant and Mary Saucier Choate.
Get to know the difference between sanitizers and disinfectants and how to use them with this special interview with UNH Extension’s Heather Bryant an... Learn More
5 Tips for Feeding Your Family Through Quarantine: Tip #4 When to Save or Throw Out Food
Now that we are months into the stay-at-home order, do you wonder how long the food you stocked up on will last? Have you found yourself looking at so... Learn More
5 Tips for Feeding Your Family Through Quarantine: Tip #3 Bring Food Home Safely
The current recommendation is to spend as little time as possible in public places. To keep the shopping trip short, it’s best to make a list ahead of... Learn More
Child cutting cookie dough with hands.
Don't Eat That Dough!
Follow these safety tips when baking this holiday season
Follow these safety tips when baking this holiday season Learn More
Food Dating on Packages – Are They for Food Safety or Quality?
Prevent Waste and Save Money by Understanding What These Mean
Prevent Waste and Save Money by Understanding What These Mean Learn More
four food safety icons
Do You Know the Four Home Food Safety Basics and Beyond?
Keeping your meals and snacks safe to eat is easy when you know the Core Four Food Safety Steps.
Keeping your meals and snacks safe to eat is easy when you know the Core Four Food Safety Steps. Learn More