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  • A collage of a farm, grocery store, people at lunch, and a professional kitchen.

    Meet the Team—Food Safety and Quality

    Foodborne illness is a food safety issue that can be reduced by training. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Food Safety and Quality t...
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  • An overhead image of a table with Easter decorations and food, including ham and eggs.

    Eggcellent Food Safety: Keeping Easter Fresh and Fun

    With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, many people start to think about the upcoming lineup of holidays, including Easter. Some peop...
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  • Salmon fillets vacuum sealed, a type of reduced oxygen packaging.

    Seafood Safety: What to Know About Reduced Oxygen Packaging

    From shrimp to salmon, seafood is one of the most perishable foods that people consume. To keep seafood fresh from the dock to the dinner ta...
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  • Checking the temperature in a cooked turkey

    Turkey Trouble? What to Do When Your Bird Isn’t Ready on Time

    It is Thanksgiving, and the centerpiece of the meal—the turkey—just isn’t cooking as quickly as you expected. Don’t worry! You are n...
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  • A young boy holding a teal pumpkin standing on a porch with other teal pumpkins in the background.

    Teal Pumpkins: Halloween's Food Allergy Awareness

    If you spy a teal pumpkin on Halloween, do you know what it means? Teal pumpkins are used to promote food allergy awareness during Halloween...
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  • A packed lunch box on a counter.

    Packing a Nutritious, Budget-Friendly, and Safe Lunch Box

    With new supplies, schedules, and routines, the back-to-school season can feel overwhelming. However, packing lunch doesn’t have to be. Wi...
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  • Man standing at grill using a metal spatula to flip hamburgers.

    Follow Food Safety When Striking Up the Grill

    Grilling and smoking are popular preparation methods for meats. While moving food from inside to the outdoors and back, it’s especially im...
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  • A kitchen counter covered with dishes for a pot luck meal.

    Host Guests, Not Bacteria: Simple Food Safety Tips For Entertaining

    No matter the season, there is always a reason to gather with friends and family. Whether a casual get-together or a special celebration, no...
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  • A woman ladling soup out of a pot on the stove top.

    Kitchen Blunders: Repairing and Fixing Food Disasters

    Whether it is adding too much salt, making a dish too sweet, or one of the many other things that can go wrong, it is safe to say that many ...
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  • A group of people eating hamburgers at a restaurant.

    What’s the Category? Introductory Guide for Food Service Establishments

    Food service establishments fall into one of four categories based on the ingredients and processes they employ. Owners must understand how ...
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