Safe Home Food Storage

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
Price
See Agrilife Learn

Overview

Abstract: Proper food storage can help preserve food quality, including nutrients, flavor, and texture; make the most of your food dollar by preventing spoilage, and prevent foodborne illness caused by harmful bacteria. This publication provides general guidelines for proper food storage, including tables that give storage times for many fresh, canned, and leftover foods. (12 pages.)

Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts

More choices in Cooking & Food Safety

  • Publication

    The purpose of this handbook is to enhance learning activities related to the production, processing, distribution, and consumption of dairy foods.

  • Course

    Interested in selling food at a Texas farmers’ market? Need to know what permits are required? This one hour online course provides valuable information for potential vendors about the rules and regulations of Texas farmers’ markets.

  • Course

    This food handlers certification course, accredited with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), will allow food service employees, cottage food business operators, or others to meet the requirement of having a food handler or food safety course. Participants will learn basic food safety practices for the preparation of food and can print a food handlers card.

  • Course

    Working in a child care setting can be such a rewarding, yet difficult job. Learn how to properly handle breast milk, formula, and other foods to help prevent food-borne illness in this course. Food safety preventative measures will be discussed to help ensure you have a safe environment for babies and children.

  • Course

    This course is designed to educate people who want to start a cottage food production operation out of their residence in Texas. Through this course, individuals will gain knowledge of the Texas Cottage Food Law and general rules and best practices for preparing food safely.

  • Course

    This course meets the training requirement related to animal food hygiene and food safety and address the following: FSMA requirements including training and documentation; Importance of employee health and personal hygiene; and Responsibilities of supervisors, management and employees involved feed manufacturing.