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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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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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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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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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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All Resources on Food Safety

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    This 7-page fact sheet discusses the various causes of cork taint in wine and ways to prevent contamination.

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    Esta publicacion explica como prevenir enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos eligiendo, transportando, almacenando y preparando fresas frescas de manera segura. (2 Paginas)

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    Esta publicacion explica como prevenir las enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos eligiendo, transportando, almacenando y preparando tomates frescos de manera segura. (2 Paginas)

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    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.

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    This publication offers simple steps to follow before, during, and after grilling to make sure that your workspace is clean and your food is prepared safely. (4 pages.)

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    Texans may sell certain foods prepared in their homes as long as they follow the regulations established by the state Health and Safety Code. This publication explains what types of foods may be sold, where they may be sold, and how they must be packaged and labeled. Gross sales may not exceed $50,000 annually, and […]

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    A state law that went into effect September 1, 2015, allows small honey producers to sell their honey in Texas, under certain conditions, without having to obtain a state license as a food manufacturer or comply with all of the state regulations for food manufacturers. This publication explains the new law as well as other federal, state, and local restrictions that may apply to honey sales.

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    Food safety is especially important during the holidays. Learn how to protect your family and friends from food-borne illness. A recipe for Holiday Eggnog is included. (3 pages.)

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    By following a few simple measures, you can help protect yourself and your family from foodborne illness caused by harmful bacteria. (3 pages.)

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    Careful grilling can prevent foodborne illness as well as excessive smoke and charring, which may be unhealthy. This publication gives tips on food preparation and grilling to keep cookouts safe. (4 pages.)

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