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Food Safety PosterFreezing and Food Safety
USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Provides information on freezing foods including food safety, product quality, and nutrient retention.
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Keep Your Food Safe
DHHS. Food and Drug Administration.
Educate yourself on food safety techniques such as purchasing safe food, practicing safe handling while in the kitchen, and properly storing food and leftovers. Also in PDF|249 KB and in Spanish (PDF|265 KB).
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Refrigerator & Freezer Storage Chart
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Provides advice on the length of time foods should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Pressure cannerUSDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
USDA. Extension Service.
Guidelines for the safe canning of food.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Food Safety
USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Common questions about food safety, including storage, preparation, and handling.
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pH Values of Various Foods
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Lists pH values of vegetables, fruits, dairy, meats and bakery products.
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Playing It Safe With Eggs
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Learn how to select, cook, and store eggs to avoid contamination and complications with foodborne illness. Also in PDF |294 KB.
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Commodity Food Fact Sheets & Recipes
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
Provides nutrition information, storage information, and recipes for commodity foods.
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Safe Handling of Raw Produce and Fresh-Squeezed Fruit and Vegetable Juices
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
Includes buying, storing, preparation, and food safety tips, and also Q & As about fresh produce. Also in PDF|3.5 MB.
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To Your Health! Food Safety for Seniors
DHHS. FDA. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition; USDA. Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Provides food safety practices and risks for the elderly. Also in PDF|1.9 MB.
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Fruit and Vegetable of the Month
DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Includes descriptive information about various fruits and vegetables and recipes.
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Last Modified: Aug 14, 2008  
Shopping, Cooking & Meal Planning
    Food Shopping and Meal Planning
    Food Labels
    Cooking Methods and Recipes
    Ethnic Cooking
    Food Storage and Preservation
    Emergency Food Supplies
    Commonly Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ask Karen - Food Safety Questions
See Also
    FNIC Consumer Corner: Food Storage and Preservation
    FNIC Consumer Corner: Food Safety
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