Category: Food Safety

2026 UF/IFAS Compost Consortium

by David Hébert
March 12, 2026

Mark your calendars, composters! This spring, come to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Compost Consortium! WHERE: Mid-Florida Research and Education Center 2725 S. Binion Road Apopka, FL 32703 WHEN: ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Recreation, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Compost, Composting, Litter, Livestock, Soil, Soil Amendment, Soil PH, UF/IFAS, Upcoming, Vegetable Garden Soil

Prevent the Spread of Brucellosis with Healthy Hunting Habits

by Tammy Barnard
May 28, 2025

What is Brucellosis? Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that can affect both humans and animals. It's often transmitted through contact with infected animals, their products, or through the air. It causes fever, joint pain, and fatigue. Wild ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Recreation, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Brucellosis, Food Safety, Hunting, Prevent The Spread, Safety

KEEPING YOUR FOOD SAFE THIS TAILGATING SEASON

by Meg McAlpine
September 22, 2023

Tailgating and football go hand in hand. Tailgating literally means serving food and drink from the tailgate of a car or truck. These pre-game parties often involve salads, sandwiches, and grilling food. The following tips can help protect you ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, Tailgating

Dine-In, Take-Out, Food Truck, Hot Dog Cart, Ice-Cream Shop Keeping Food Safe

by Meg McAlpine
May 10, 2022

Did you know that food establishments, including mobile vendors, that process, pack, hold or prepare food require a trained and certified individual in food protection and safety? The skilled and certified staff member is referred to as a Certified ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, Ice Cream

Storing Eggs

by Meg McAlpine
February 18, 2022

Refrigerate or Room Temperature If you buy commercially produced eggs (grocery store) then store eggs in your refrigerator. If you have hens and do not wash the eggs, then store eggs at room temperature. If storing these eggs in the ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Egg Storage

TRICK-OR-TREAT Best Practices

by Meg McAlpine
January 19, 2022

The CDC has developed guidelines to help navigate Halloween, providing ideas to make Halloween activities more creative, and reducing the risk for getting COVID. So, classic door to door trick-or-treating and large in door costume parties are ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Halloween

Certified Food Manager

by Meg McAlpine
January 19, 2022

A "Certified Food Manager" is one who has passed a written certification test, which has been approved by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation, which demonstrates a basic knowledge of food protection practices. Food ... READ MORE

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

SHARE THE GIFT OF KEEPING HOLIDAY MEALS SAFE

by Meg McAlpine
January 19, 2022

The holiday season is a time of celebration and sharing meals with family and friends. During holiday get-togethers, snacks and meals are frequently left out throughout the gathering. When food is sitting at room temperature for more than two ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Food Safety, Holiday Meals

10 Tips to Keep Your Restaurant Leftovers Safe

by Meg McAlpine
January 19, 2022

Life is getting back to normal, and more people are eating at restaurants. When you choose to bring leftovers home, there are fundamental ways to keep your food safe, so you don't risk becoming sick! If you plan to go to a movie or be out and ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Keeping Leftovers Safe

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