Food Safety for Food Service

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Safe to serve

Food safety education for cooks, chefs and managers is important to New Hampshire’s food service industry. Whether you work in a restaurant, hospital, nursing home or school, you need the latest research-based recommendations and best practices to ensure the food you serve is safe. UNH Cooperative Extension’s food safety field specialists reach more than 1,000 Granite State food workers and managers each year.

Trainings

Articles

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SAFE for Food Pantries Class Series
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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
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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

Resources

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Food Establishment Donations to Charitable Feeding Programs [fact sheet]
In the 2022 FDA Food Code, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration clarified that food donations from food retailers and restaurants to charitable feedi... Learn More
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Freezing Small and Large Game, and Game Birds
Freezing is an excellent way to store small and large game as well as game birds if it is done correctly. It is important to follow a few guidelines f... Learn More
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Storing Home Canned Foods
Information about washing, drying, removing ring bands, stacking, labeling, preventing contamination, and detecting spoilage. Learn More
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Checklist for Selling Food at Farmers’ Markets
General food safety guidelines for vendor booths, sampling, selling meat, raw milk and raw milk products, eggs, produce, and prepared foods. Learn More
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Caring for Reusable Bags [fact sheet]
Food safety tips for the organization, cleaning, and storage of reusable bags. Learn More
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Food Pantry Donations from Home Gardeners
Produce from home gardens can be a good source of fruits and vegetables for individuals who rely on food pantries as a source of food. Use this checkl... Learn More

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