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Small-Scale Production of Acidified Canned Foods
Information is available to help small businesses who process salsa, pickles and other acidified foods for sale.
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Convenience Foods & Microwave Heating
Many freezers are stocked with fast, tasty convenience foods. Be sure to remember food safety as you reheat food and 'Cook It Safe!'
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Dairy-Related Illness Outbreaks Linked to Raw Milk
The rate of outbreaks caused by raw milk, and products made from it, was 150 times greater than outbreaks linked to pasteurized milk, according to a study by the CDC.
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Safe Home Food Preservation
Nothing is more rewarding than transforming the bounty of your garden to delicious home-preserved food. Be sure to follow safe, tested recipes for maximum enjoyment.
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Ask Karen is the new food safety information service available from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Now, automated food safety information is available 24/7 on the prevention of foodborne illness, as well as the safe handling, preparation and storage of meat, poultry and egg products.
ChooseMyPlate.gov helps you focus on key behaviors:
- Enjoy food, but eat less.
- Avoid oversized portions.
- Make half your plate fruits & veggies.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk.
- Compare sodium in foods.
- Make half your grains whole.
UW-Extension educators are available across the state to help answer your questions. Fast access to your county office is here. THere are also state specialists in areas such as agriculture and family living.
Training Announcements
Wisconsin Acidified Canned Foods
Februrary 22, 2012 - Madison (Registration)
March 14, 2012 - Wausau (Registration)
May 15, 2012 - Green Bay (Registration)
Registration for all training sessions is closed!
Brochure and registration information can be found here.
Training for the Dairy Industry
Click HERE for more information.
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