New Fact Sheet: New World screwworm

While it’s been decades since the New World screwworm has been in Texas, it’s top of mind for many. Read the updated fact sheet from Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts for key information.

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Food Safety

We provide educational resources and materials, including online certifications for Texas food handlers, to help both consumers and professionals follow the most up-to-date food safety best practices. Common topics include safe food handling, preparation, cooking, serving and storing.

Related Departments: Food Science & Technology, Nutrition

 

 

 

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Food Safety Education Program

The Food Safety Education Program aims to increase safe food handling practices at retail and consumer levels to reduce risk of food-borne illness.

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Publications

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This 24-page downloadable cookbook contains three days’ worth of recipes that can easily be made with minimal preparation, ingredients, and resources.

Note: This is a paid downloadable publication.

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During the holidays, people gather with family and friends and enjoy special foods. Whether it is New Year’s Day or Thanksgiving, this publication describes how to keep your holiday festivities memorable-not miserable-by following the FightBAC TM basics of food safety: clean, separate, cook, and chill. By preparing and storing your foods safely, you can keep […]

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Outdoor grilling is a fun way to cook food for family and friends. Although we often regard grilling outdoors as a summertime activity, many people cook outdoors year-round. To keep your cookouts safe, follow the steps in this factsheet before, during, and after grilling to ensure a clean workspace and safe food preparation.

All Food Safety Publications

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
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These proven beef quality practices are simply better methods of doing the same jobs you’re already doing.

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The Texas 4-H Family & Community Health Program provides a variety of resources and opportunities to learn about nutrition, interior design, consumer education and more.

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Better Living for Texans program provides research and evidence-based nutrition, health and wellness knowledge to empower individuals, families, and communities to make positive changes for healthier lives.

All Food Safety Programs

Courses

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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.

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1 out of every 13 children have one or more food allergies, which can be life threatening. This course will equip child care providers with the latest regulations and standards related to food allergies in child care settings. Participants will learn how to manage food allergies in the day care and on field trips.

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There are many things one can do to help prevent foodborne illnesses from occurring, especially in children. This course is targeted towards child caregivers to discuss food safety practices in the preschool environment.

All Food Safety Courses

All Resources on Food Safety

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    Tables list the amount of sodium contained in a wide variety of foods and beverages. (32 pages)

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    This guide was developed to help Dinner Tonight presenters improve their skills in nutrition, food demonstration, and food safety. (28 pages)

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    Although harvesting wild game is not the norm for most families, there is a trend toward sourcing protein from local markets and the local ecosystem. This publication outlines the benefits surrounding the harvest and consumption of wild game. Included is a comprehensive pictorial guide on how to safely field dress, process, package, and store venison. […]

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    This publication details food safety recommendation and tips for addressing food exhibits/entries at county fairs or livestock show contests.

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    This publication explains how to select and buy good-quality fresh produce. (1 page)

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    This publication explains how to choose, transport, store and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables safely. (3 pages)

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    This publication explains how to prevent contamination of fresh fruits and vegetables by washing them carefully. (2 pages)

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    Proper storage of fresh fruits and vegetables can help consumers avoid foodborne illnesses. This publication explains how to safely store apples, bananas, berries, beets, broccoli, carrots, corn, grapes, herbs, lettuce and greens, melons, nectarines, parsnips, onions, oranges, potatoes, radishes, tomatoes, and turnips. (2 pages.)

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    This publication explains how to prevent food-borne illness by choosing, transporting, storing, and preparing fresh tomatoes safely. (2 Pages)

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    Lunches taken to school or work can be the cause of food-borne illness. To keep children safe, make sure hot foods are kept hot and cold foods are kept cold. Learn which foods are safe at room temperature, as well as other tips for lunch safety. (2 pages)

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