Category: Food Safety

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Are food recalls becoming more common? UF food expert puts recalls into perspective

by Lourdes Mederos
September 10, 2026

Recent recalls involving eggs and salmonella-linked jalapeños, along with investigations into cyclospora and other produce-related illnesses have fueled concerns by consumers that food recalls are becoming more frequent. While the steady ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Food Safety, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cyclospora, Food Recalls, Food Safety, Food Supply, Foodborne Pathogens, Keith Schneider, News, Outbreak, Salmonella
Four-panel collage showing a roasted turkey being prepared, a candlelit Thanksgiving table, a family carving turkey, and people serving a festive meal.

4 Simple Food Safety Steps for this Holiday Season

by Jessica Alfonso-Rodriguez
September 9, 2026

September brings fall festivities, cozy attire, pumpkin spice lattes, and the upcoming holidays. Gatherings with friends and family are around the corner, which makes this a good time to discuss safe food handling to create a safe environment ... READ MORE

Category: , Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Family & Consumer Sciences, Food, Food Safety, Health, Holidays, Jessica Alfonso- Rodriguez, Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade Extension, South Florida
A variety of spices and spice blends

Spice Blend Day: Building Confidence in the Kitchen, One Flavor at a Time

by Elizabeth Shephard
September 4, 2026

What happens when you open your spice cabinet and stop thinking of herbs and spices as ingredients you simply add to a recipe—and start seeing them as tools for creating flavor? That is what Spice Blend Day is all about. Making a spice ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Experiment, Herbs, Nutrition, Spice, Spice Blend
4H youth participating in a cooking workshop at 4H University.

Getting Kids in the Kitchen

by Suzanne Holloway and Valerie M. StanslyAvatar photo
August 10, 2026

Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all, have fun! - Julia Child Childhood is an important time for developing healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. Hands-on food preparation activities ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: 4-H In The Panhandle, Cooking, Featured, Food, Food Challenge, Living Well In The Panhandle

Fire Safety: Kitchen and Cooking Safety

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
July 22, 2026

With wildfires making headlines across the country, it's a good time to revisit an important topic: kitchen and cooking safety. While wildfires are a significant concern, the kitchen remains one of the most common places for fires to start in ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: 10 Kitchen Fire Safety Tips, Call 911 In The Event Of An Emergency, Dangers Of The Risk Of Fire, Fire Preparedness, Fire Preparedness Plan; Wildfires; Stove Safety; Supervise Children; Supervise Young Children When Cooking; Film And Photograph Contents Of Home, Fire Safety, Kitchen And Cooking Safety, Kitchen Safety, Prevent Kitchen Fires, What Can I Do For Fire Safety?
Metal bowl of mixing greens on a kitchen preparation table among other kitchen necessities.

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Food Science and Human Nutrition (May–June 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
July 6, 2026

Food Traceability Rule: Part 2—Definitions and Acronyms By Razieh Farzad and Stephanie R. B. Brown This publication offers a comprehensive list of definitions and acronyms intended as an educational tool for Extension educators and a ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Ask IFAS, Edis, Food Safety Modernization Act, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Foodborne Illness, Preventing Foodborne Illness
A table spread of milk, cheese, eggs, and other dairy products.

National Dairy Month: Nourishing Bodies, Supporting Wellness

by Felicia Marable-Williams
June 30, 2026

June is National Dairy Month, a time to recognize the important role dairy foods can play in a healthy eating pattern. Dairy products provide a variety of essential nutrients that support growth, bone health, muscle function, and overall wellness. What ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Dairy, Fruits And Veggies; Nutrition; Food Waste; Healthy Eating; Shopping And Budgeting; Wellness; Well Being; Chronic Diseases; Heart Health; Inflammation; Antioxidants
Red Amaranth microgreens

The Microbiology of Microgreens: Unearthing the Nutrition, Benefits and Science

by Dana Saunders
June 24, 2026

Quick answer Microgreens are young vegetable greens harvested shortly after germination when nutrient density and phytochemical production are especially high. Research has shown some microgreens contain significantly higher concentrations ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS
Tags: Department Of Microbiology And Cell Science, Microbiology And Cell Science, University Of Florida, University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences

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