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.
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Los almuerzos llevados a la escuela o al trabajo pueden ser la causa de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos. Para mantener a los ninos seguros, asegurese de que los alimentos calientes se mantengan calientes y los alimentos frios se mantengan frios. Aprenda que alimentos son seguros a temperatura ambiente, asi como otros consejos para la […]
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Certain foods are a health risk when prepared ahead of time and taken to outdoor parties. One key to food safety is keeping perishables at the proper temperature and knowing the time limit for serving them. (2 Pages)
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Ciertos alimentos son un riesgo para la salud cuando se preparan con anticipacion y se llevan a fiestas al aire libre. Una clave para la seguridad alimentaria es mantener los productos perecederos a la temperatura adecuada y conocer el limite de tiempo para servirlos. (2 Paginas)
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?Como sabe si los alimentos refrigerados y congelados son seguros o no cuando no ha habido electricidad durante algun tiempo? ?Y que pasa con la seguridad de los alimentos enlatados? Las listas utiles explican lo que puede guardar, lo que puede volver a congelar y lo que debe desechar para evitar enfermedades. (2 paginas)
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After a storm has knocked out utility services, cooking can be a problem or even hazardous if basic safety measures are not taken. This publication explains how to cook safely using charcoal or gas grills, camp stoves or wood fires. (1 Pagina)
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This publication explains the provision of the Plant Variety Protection Act and its amendments. It focuses on the PVPA's application to small grain producers. (3 pages)
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El deterioro de alimentos y bebidas durante las tormentas y otros desastres es comun. Si ocurre un corte de energia o una inundacion, es necesario verificar cada alimento para determinar si resulta seguro consumirlo. No pruebe ningun alimento o bebida que crea que se ha echado a perder. Si no cuenta con suficiente agua para […]
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Learn about the impact of the Texas Poultry Industry through this publication.
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This manual includes full-color photos. Includes guidelines for uniform application of the U.S. Department of Agriculture classes, standards, and grades of poultry.
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These proven beef quality practices are simply better methods of doing the same jobs you’re already doing.
