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Checking the temperature of chicken with a thermometer placed in the chicken breast.
Read article: What thermometers do you use in your kitchen?
What thermometers do you use in your kitchen?
Well, as you think about them, here are some quick ones to put on the list if you do not have any. Refrigerator thermometers, freezer thermometers,...
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Read article: Invitation to participate in a food safety research project on antibiotic resistance
Invitation to participate in a food safety research project on antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance continues to be a problem, that needs to be solved. Antibiotic resistance is when it becomes more difficult to kill bacteria...
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Read article: Handle dry and low moisture foods with food safety in mind
Handle dry and low moisture foods with food safety in mind
Dry or low moisture foods do not quickly come to mind when we think about foodborne illnesses and the ways to reduce them. In fact, these foods are...
green head lettuce growing hydroponically in white gutters inside a greenhouse
Read article: Food safety considerations for hydroponic fruit and vegetable production systems
Food safety considerations for hydroponic fruit and vegetable production systems
Soilless food production systems have become attractive as they present many advantages including more efficient use of the limited resources such as...

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Make Food Waste One Tradition You Leave Behind
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate abundance, gratitude, and togetherness. It’s also a perfect moment to reflect on how we can make the most of our food—not just on the holiday, but all year long. Did you know the average family loses $1,500 annually to wasted food?...
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Earn Your Certified Food Protection Manager Credential
FREEPORT, Ill. — Are you currently working in the food industry or hoping to start a career in food service? Take the next step by becoming a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)—a credential required by the Illinois Department of Public Health for managers...
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Connecting Families Through Canning
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – Local residents gathered at the Illinois Nutrition Education Program office on October 14 for a few hours for a hands-on canning workshop led by Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian Rachel Mannen.This workshop’s roster was unique, as the...

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