Category: Food Safety

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by Nick Place

March 15, 2020

Updated 03/16/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

How to Use a Food Thermometer

by Kendra Zamojski

November 22, 2019

You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking. Check out this video for more information: https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASNWFCS/videos/vl.3187756837932254/491642101442297/?type=1 Sources: IsItDoneYet.gov Is ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, , Work & Life
Tags: Cooking Temperatures, Food Thermometer

It’s Turkey Time: Thaw Your Turkey Safely

by Kendra Zamojski

November 12, 2019

You have your frozen turkey. Now what? Plan ahead to be sure your bird is safe and ready to cook. Do not thaw your frozen turkey on the counter. All parts of the turkey must be kept at a safe temperature during the thawing process and cooked ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, , Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, Thawing, Turkey

What’s For Dinner? Make Your Own Freezer Meals

by Kendra Zamojski

October 22, 2019

You get home after a busy day and now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner. You open the pantry and the refrigerator in a search for something to make for dinner. Maybe you can’t find the right ingredients or you don’t feel ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, Freezer Meals, Freezing, Healthy Cooking

Vibrio in Florida – Know the Facts!

by Holly Abeels

August 6, 2019

Authors: Holly Abeels, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension; Gabby Barbarite, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, FL Atlantic University; Betty Staugler, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension; L Scott Jackson, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Recent ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Environment, Florida Sea Grant, UF/IFAS Extension, Water

Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael

by John Wells

October 23, 2018

PSA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael October 22, 2018 To be read on the air or issued in print. After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use? If your private well or septic system was damaged during ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life

Power Outage PSA

by John Wells

October 19, 2018

After a hurricane, is the food in your home safe to eat? If you lost power, be careful: the food in your fridge or pantry could make you and your family sick. If refrigerated or frozen foods stay at higher temperatures for even a few hours, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, U/IFAS Extension, Work & Life

Understanding Florida Cottage Food Law

by Marjorie Moore, Ph.D.

July 5, 2018

Have you been told by family members or friends that you should sell your cookies, cakes or jams/jellies because they are so delicious? Before you venture into this endeavor, attend the upcoming Understanding Florida Cottage Food Law Workshop ... READ MORE

Category: Events, Food Safety

Safe Handling of Fresh Herbs

by Marjorie Moore, Ph.D.

June 15, 2018

The aroma of fresh herbs in cooking transforms an ordinary meal into something extraordinary. Herbs improve the flavor of foods while at the same time they help to reduce salt, sugar and fat in dishes. Fresh herbs are often used without cooking ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Health And Safety, Herbs

Food Safety and Quality Program

by Marjorie Moore, Ph.D.

January 18, 2018

This program targets Restaurant Managers and Food Handlers. It provides training which enables food managers and staff to offer Florida consumers food that is prepared in a clean and safe environment. Once you pass the ServSafe® Manager’s ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life

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