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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Creating an emergency supply of food and water, and knowing how to safely handle food and water after a disaster, can reduce stress, worry, and inconvenience. This publication provides information on water supply storage and purification, refrigerated and frozen food storage and safety, and special considerations for handling food after flood and fire. It also […]

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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All Resources on Food Safety

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    This egg safety bulletin provides facts about the: Industry Salmonella FDA egg food safety tips How to determine if your eggs have been recalled Recommended websites (4 pages)

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    Celebrate Easter with a safe Easter egg hunt by following the guidelines in this publication.

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    Poultry is often seen as a food that is high in protein, nutritious, less expensive and can be made many ways. Poultry can also be a very safe food when taking precautions. This publication will teach you how to handle poultry meat products for safe consumption.

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    The demand for boneless chicken meat is increasing because of the development of food service convenience products and new cooking methods. This publication will teach you how to properly debone a broiler chicken.

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    Cutting up a chicken is easier than most people think. This publication walks you through cutting up a chicken.

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    Cutting up a chicken is easier than most people think. This publication walks you through cutting up a chicken.

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    Carving a turkey at the table seems to make a meal just a little more special and festive. This publication will walk you through the steps of carving a turkey.

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

    Esta publicación está destinada a que los administradores de alimentos de la industria de servicios de alimentos aprendan las prácticas adecuadas de seguridad alimentaria.

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