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Food Safety News Alert!

Keeping your hands clean is one of the most important ways to fend off infection and illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Help Keep yourself and your family safe from the H1N1 Influenza A virus (swine flu) with proper handwashing. Read more…

Food Safety & Health Topics

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Food Preservation

Recipes and Tips for Safe Home Canning, Special Topics, Teaching…

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Safety of Garden Produce

Home Gardening & Food Safety, Buying Tips, Storing Fresh Produce…

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Teaching Food Safety

Food Safety around the Home, Activities, Multimedia…

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Emerging Topics

H1N1 Influenza A (swine flu) Safety of Cantaloupe,Safety of Peanut Products…

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Acidified Canned Foods

Approved Recipes, Forms, Training Materials, pH Testing, Testing Labs…

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Emergency Food Safety

Food Safety in an Emergency, When the Power Goes Out, Disaster Network, Safe Drinking Water…

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All About Organic Foods

The National Organic Program, Organic Foods: The Facts, Should I choose organic?…

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All About Food Allergies

What is a food allergy? Do I have a food allergy? And more…

University of Wisconsin - Extension Food Safety News

Farm Market Food Safety

UW-Extension Recommends:

  • Go directly home from the market! Avoid side trips.
  • Store foods at the correct temperature for maximum pleasure: bananas and tomatoes at room temperature, peaches in the refrigerator. See Storing Fruits and Vegetables from the Home Garden for tips on getting the most from harvested produce.
  • Store fruits and vegetables in a bag or covered containers and away from raw meats to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Wash hands before working with produce.
  • Wash produce with clean water before handling or eating. Do not use bleach or soap.
  • For tips on safely canning fresh produce see UWEX food preservation tips.
  • Enjoy!

For More Information

For more information on produce safety, please visit:

Current Food Facts News

Emerging Topics - The Safety of Raw Milk

Glass of milkSelling raw milk is illegal in Wisconsin. Because of a few very narrow exceptions and a good deal of misinformation, confusion may exist. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about raw milk sales in Wisconsin.

Source: datcp.state.wi.us

Food Safety & Health Resources

Ask Karen!

Ask Karen

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.

MyPyramid.gov

My Pyramid

MyPyramid offers you a personal eating plan with the foods and amounts that are right for you. Use the advice Inside MyPyramid to help you:

  • Make smart choices from every food group.
  • Find your balance between food and physical activity.
  • Get the most nutrition out of your calories.
  • Stay within your daily calorie needs.

What's in the Foods You Eat?

Fast Food

A new web-based program let's you find out what is in the food that you eat. You can view nutrient profiles for 13,000 foods commonly eaten in the U.S.

Familiar portion sizes are included for each food, and can be adjusted by the user. So, what is in the food that you eat? Comment

Food Safety & Health in the News

Ground Beef Calculator Tallies Nutrients for You

Nutrients in ground beef, America's most popular form of beef, are now easier for everyone to size up.

That's thanks to a new "Ground Beef Calculator" that USDA scientists and researchers at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Maryland developed.

Safe Handling of Raw Produce

Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Your local markets carry an amazing variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are both nutritious and delicious.

As you enjoy fresh produce and fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, it's important to handle these products safely in order to reduce the risks of foodborne illness. Comment

Issues in Agriculture

Stay up-to-date with UW-Extension's response to the latest issues in agriculture.Comment

Visit: uwex.edu/ces/ag/issues/


Wisconsin Food Safety & Health Resources

Wisconsin Portal Page

Contact a Local Expert. Local Extension educators are available in each of Wisconsin 's 72-counties to answer your questions.

Visit: www.uwex.edu/ces/cty


Department of Natural Resources. Search for information on chronic wasting disease, fish consumption guidelines, and more.

Visit: www.dnr.state.wi.us

Contact a State Specialist. Wisconsin has a diverse food manufacturing industry, and Extension specialists in dairy foods, meat safety, and food processing help businesses produce safe, high quality foods.


Visit www.wifirst.wisc.edu

 

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has information to help protect Wisconsin consumers.

Department of Health Services. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services offers information to protect and promote the health and safety of Wisconsin residents.