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Food Safety Tips for At-Risk Populations (SP 50-872)

Extra precautions must be taken when preparing food for people who are at a higher risk of becoming ill from foodborne illness. Those include the very young, the very old, pregnant women and the chronically ill.

Sep 2022 | Article

Home Pasteurization of Raw Milk SP 50-932

Raw milk can be a source of dangerous microorganisms that pose serious health risks. Home pasteurization kills harmful bacteria and is a good safeguard against the risk of illness. Here's how to do it.

Sep 2022 | Article

Analyzing Pickle Recipes SP50-464

Whether you're making fresh pickles or fermented ones, recipes have changed over the years so some older recipes may not be safe. Here's how to decide if a pickle recipe measures up to modern safety standards.

Sep 2022 | Article

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USDA and FDA Food Safety Hotlines

USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854

  • 7:00 am – 1:00 pm PST, Monday through Friday

FDA Food Safety Hotline at 1-888-723-3366

  • 7:00 am – 1:00 pm PST, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
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It Must Have Been Something I Ate! (SP 50-784)

Food poisoning is a common cause of illness and is often mistaken for the 24-hour flu. It has many causes with symptoms lasting for a day or a week or more. Here's a primer on food poisoning and how to avoid it.

Mar 2012 | Article

If Your Home Freezer Stops (SP 50-470)

Freezer failure can mean the loss of a large investment in food, time and money. Here's a guide to being prepared for freezer failure, what to do if it happens, and which foods you can save and which you should toss.

Feb 2013 | Article

Guidelines for Refrigeration of Foods (SP50-677)

Understanding which foods need to be refrigerated and how long they'll keep is crucial to preventing foodborne illness and reducing food waste. Here's a look at what to keep in your refrigerator and for how long.

Sep 2022 | Article

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Survival Basics: Food — How to Stock Up and Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Glenda Hyde Brenda Marty-Jimenez Lynette Black Patrick Corcoran and Lauren Kraemer

Scientists say that a major earthquake could hit the Pacific Northwest in the next 50 years. When disaster strikes, you will need a variety of healthy foods at hand. Being able to feed yourself and your family will help you keep calm, keep an optimistic outlook and make good survival decisions. This resource will help you gather and store life-saving provisions.

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Latest News

OSU Extension Food Safety and Preservation hotline opens for the season

The toll-free hotline, 800-354-7319, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Oct. 7.

Chris Branam | Jul 15, 2022 | News story

Extension taps Hibbard-Swanson for new food safety and security position

Jared Hibbard-Swanson is OSU Extension's inaugural program manager for food security and safety.

Chris Branam | Apr 4, 2022 | News story

OSU study finds that using cold water to make 'sprouted' foods lowers the risk of salmonella growth

An Oregon State University study published in 2021 found that soaking raw ingredients – usually grains, nuts or seeds – to make "sprouted" foods lowers the risk of salmonella growth on these increasingly popular healthy snack foods.

Joy Waite-Cusic | Nov 2021 | Impact story

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Become a Master Food Preserver!

Master Food Preservers are trained and certified volunteers who assist OSU Extension Service in their efforts to provide up-to-date food safety and preservation information to Oregonians. After a comprehensive, hands-on training, volunteers serve as a local community resource providing food preservation information to community members.

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Cindy Brown
4-H Youth Development

Contact me for questions on 4-H youth development programming in Sherman County as well as healthy living topics such as MyPlate, gardening, food preservation and food storage!

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Food Security and Safety Manager
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Glenda Hyde
Associate Professor of Practice, Family and Community Health; OSU Extension Service Extension Disaster Education Network Delegate

Contact me with questions about food safety and preservation, managing stress and emergency/disaster preparedness

Jenny Rudolph
Family & Community Health
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How often should I clean my refrigerator and freezer?

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