AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Need a helping hand in the kitchen during the busy holiday season? Slow cookers are your go-to gadgets to get yo...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Preparing a holiday meal can be hectic. Remembering to check the turkey, make the gravy and cook all of the fixi...
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Do not get tricked this Halloween by unwanted bacteria that can make you and your family sick. The following are several food safety tips th...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From Gadsden to Auburn, Chris Underwood is ready to take his place as a freshman at Auburn University. Underwood...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Imagine enjoying the freshness of garden vegetables even in the depths of winter. How is this possible? Gardener...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fire up the grill and call the neighbors. Memorial Day weekend jump-starts summer fun and outdoor activities, an...
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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced a new program to help produce growers offset the cost of developing a food safety program. The...
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Fresh, local strawberries are always a sweet treat. For many people in Alabama, there are U-pick farms or farmers markets nearby that have s...
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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 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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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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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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