This collection of documents from University Extension offices nationwide provides overviews of food safety.
Research on food preservation is ongoing – recommendations may have changed since the release of some documents. Please refer to the National Center for Home Food Preservation for the most current recommendations.
Clean & Safe
- Kitchen Companion: Your Safe Food Handbook (pdf, 1.8mb), United States Department of Agriculture, 2015
- Keep Food Safe! Food Safety Basics, United States Department of Agriculture, 2024
Foodborne Illness
- Preventing Food Poisoning, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2025
- Botulism, Colorado State University Extension, 2025
Handling & Storage
- Storing Food Safely, New Mexico State University, 2020
- Raw Produce: Selecting and Serving it Safely, United States Food and Drug Administration, 2023
Emergency Preparedness
- Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods, United States Food and Drug Administration, 2024
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