FOOD SAFETY

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize healthy eating patterns to support long-term health

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans has provided nutritional guidance since 1980. The latest guidelines continue to provide the public with research-based information to help people of all ages make healthier food and beverage choices.

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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize healthy eating patterns to support long-term health

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Going Global: OSU student shares food safety abroad

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Jaymee Zabienski, an Oklahoma State University biosystems and agricultural engineering graduate student from Tulsa, served two weeks this summer as the needed volunteer on a Farmer-to-Farmer mission trip to Jamaica for the U.S. Agency for

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Serving Up Safety: Keep food safety a priority as students return to school, lunch bags in hand

Wed, Aug 7, 2019

As the days gradually grow shorter and the heat quietly begins to retreat, more than just the end of summer is being signaled. Accompanying the end of the summer months comes the start of a new school year. Amidst the hustle and bustle of packing

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Ensure food and beverages are safe to consume after a flood

Fri, May 24, 2019

Oklahomans know all too well the effects floodwaters can have on both individuals and communities. Floods can cause loss of human life, damage to property, destruction of crops, loss of livestock and more. The safety of food and beverage products

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Keep food safety in mind this Memorial Day

Fri, May 3, 2019

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer and with warmer weather on the way, many Oklahomans will be firing up their grill and celebrating with cookouts, picnics and other activities. FAPC suggests the following food safety tips

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Making room for this season’s garden harvest

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

Canning excess garden harvest can provide garden-fresh flavors on your dinner table all year long.

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‘Egg’cellent food safety tips for spring festivities

Tue, Apr 16, 2019

Warmer weather, egg hunts and sweet candy treats are festive spring traditions that bring loved ones together around the table to enjoy family meals. Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center wants to make sure

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Food safety program helps prepare OSU students for food industry

Wed, Mar 13, 2019

Oklahoma State University students interested in food safety are taking advantage of a new program offered by the Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center. FAPC's Food Safety Professional program recognizes current and future industry

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Good nutrition is vital to maintain rabbit health

Wed, Mar 6, 2019

Rabbits are among the most common pets in the United States. Quiet and friendly, they make great companion animals. As herbivores, their gastrointestinal (GI) tract is specifically adapted for a plant-based diet. Although preventable, improper

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FAPC assists with validation of South African dried meat product

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

Beef jerky a staple in the salty snack realm across the country, and the United States Department of Agriculture requires specifics during production to ensure the dried beef is safe to consume. However, those standards are not upheld around the

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Don’t let pantry pests ‘bug’ you

Wed, Jan 30, 2019

With cold weather keeping you inside, take time to clean out your pantry to help avoid pantry pests.

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FOOD SAFETY

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize healthy eating patterns to support long-term health