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Tools and Tips for Foods Judges

Fair season is almost here and it’s time for those who judge foods and food preservation to get caught up!

Seasonal and Simple

Looking for a simple way to find seasonal foods? Look no further than Seasonal and Simple!

What is Bacillus cereus?

Bacillus cereus is a pathogen that produces toxins. Two types of illnesses can occur, one causes diarrhea, the other causes nausea and vomiting.

What is Whole Genome Sequencing?

Your fingerprint on your hands is unique to you. So is your DNA sequence. Organisms such as bacteria, viruses and humans are made up of DNA, a composition of...

Preventing Norovirus at Camp

Summer is coming! And many youth are gearing up to go on a camping adventure. Getting sick with norovirus at camp will ruin the fun quickly. Norovirus is contagious...

Safe Recipe Style Guide

For most cooks, the menu planning starts with a recipe. These instructions help guide the cook to a successful outcome. Including safe food handling instructions...

HBA Educator Award

Do you teach baking in a classroom or community program? You may be eligible to WIN $1,000!

Botulism Outbreak in Home-Canned Peas

It has happened again. Improperly home-canned vegetables have been linked to a botulism outbreak. This was due to improperly canned peas.

TV Chefs Short on Food Safety

Food chefs on TV provide entertainment and fun food ideas. But, when it comes to safe food preparation, they fall short.

What is C. botulinum?

It rarely happens. But, when it does, it can be deadly. The pathogen Clostridium botulinum causes botulism. This is because a toxin attacks the body’s nerves...

Cook Chicken Liver Like it’s Chicken!

Numerous outbreaks of illness associated with chicken liver have occurred. Most of these outbreaks were caused by the bacteria Campylobacter and Salmonella...

Start Simple with MyPlate

Do you struggle with making good food choices? Healthy eating can happen with one step at a time. It can be simple!