The Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety and quality team invites you to attend a food preservation camp this summer! At these c...
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Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours (or 1 hour if the temperature is above 90° F) and always use within 2 to 3 days. Don’t forget to lab...
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The research-based educational efforts of the Alabama Extension Food Safety and Quality team help communities, cities, businesses, and agric...
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The Alabama Cottage Food Law went into effect in 2014 and was revised in 2021. The law states that individuals can produce certain nonhazard...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – During the holidays, there are many reasons to gather around the table for food and fellowship. Taking the time ...
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Foodborne illnesses affect nearly 48 million people on a yearly basis. Food safety is a primary concern not only for consumers but for growe...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The turkey is the star of Thanksgiving, but it does no good if it is frozen, burned to a crisp or makes the fami...
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Waycross, Georgia may be most famous for its swamp—the majestic Okefenokee Swamp. The Okefenokee is a 438,000-acre wetland full of alligat...
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News reports on recalls from retail stores and foodborne outbreaks related to contaminated food have increased in recent years. Consumers ar...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — With current prices higher than normal, making your grocery store purchases last longer–especially fresh produ...
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We hope you enjoy the following recipes collected from farmers across the state of Alabama. The recipes include produce the farmers themselv...
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IMPORTANT! Read and follow these instructions completely before collecting your sample. Your sample is time sensitive and must be mailed...
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