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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Phomopsis affects grapes in vineyards across Texas—especially in wet, humid regions. This 2-page factsheet gives you expert-backed strategies to identify, manage, and prevent it. Download your free copy now.

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This publication is for food managers in the food-service industry to learn proper food safety practices.

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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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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.

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Courses

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In this course, behaviors supporting a healthful weight in children will be discussed in context of their supporting research and recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Sample preschool eating patterns recommended by the USDA MyPlate will also be discussed.

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Food safety is just as important during special activities as it is at home or in the lunchroom. This online course helps teachers understand the importance of food safety during events that are not regular occurrences.

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Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are intended to help prevent microbial, chemical and physical contamination of fresh produce at the farm level up to and including harvest. By adopting and implementing GAPs, you can identify the areas of highest risk and then start practices to prevent contamination from occurring.

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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.

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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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    By following a few simple measures, you can help protect yourself and your family from food-borne illness caused by harmful bacteria.

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    This 3-page publication explains the research and its possible implications for commercial growers.

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    This publication uses a case study to explain basic hoop house construction.

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