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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The Alabama Cottage Food Law went into effect in 2014 and was revised in 2021. The law states that individuals can produce certain n...
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The AgWater Safety program, part of the Alabama Beginning Farmer program, is focused on providing educational assistance and free microbial ...
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Food safety should be your first consideration in preparing food for your family or for your customers. Before you start to prepare your pro...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System food safety team teaches ServSafe classes each year. These classes meet food service safety standar...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – This is not a story about an aspiring chef with a recipe and a dream, looking to make their name in the culinary...
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Meat sanitation practices reduce spoilage and provide a longer product shelf life. Learn processes to prevent contamination an...
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Each growing season, producers must decide how and where to sell their crops. Farmers markets, grocery stores, roadside stands, and wholesal...
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Benefits of Produce Safety Training
Produce safety training is not just about produce safety. Implementing practices required by auditors i...
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Freezing fresh fruit to retain optimal texture and nutrients is as easy as following a few simple, proven steps.
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Learn simple steps you can take at home to keep your food safe and your family healthy.
Few of us today raise the food we eat. That makes...
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Drying is the oldest method of preserving fruits. Instead of canning or freezing, most fruits can be dried. It is easy and can also ...
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