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

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

OSU campus workshops help home food producers navigate Oklahoma’s Homemade Food Freedom Act

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

FAPC announces major modernization to support Oklahoma’s growing food industry

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

FAPC shows strong activity and support in third quarter of 2025

Wed, Sep 3, 2025

From Home Kitchens to Commercial Processors: FAPC Fall Trainings Strengthen Oklahoma’s Food Industry

FAPC recognizes food industry leaders through Food Safety Professional program

Wed, Jun 27, 2018

Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center created a Food Safety Professional program to recognize industry leaders specializing in food safety.

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Remember food safety this Memorial Day

Wed, May 16, 2018

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. Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food &

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Taking Care of (Family) Business

Tue, May 1, 2018

OSU honors leader of nation's largest Latino-owned meat manufacturer

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Safe water, food and medicine important after wildfire

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (April 20, 2018) – After a wildfire, the safety of water and food as well as medications are at the top of the priority list for affected families.

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Flipping the switch on power outages

Mon, Apr 16, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (April 16, 2018) – Power outages happen, but families do not have to be left in the dark when the lights go out.

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Positive news for all meats in OSU’s December 2017 Food Demand Survey

Tue, Dec 19, 2017

STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Consumers' willingness-to-pay experienced a not unexpected bump as the holiday season kicked into gear, with steak seeing the largest percent increase among meat products compared to one month ago.

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Safely sending perishable holiday gifts

Tue, Dec 12, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – What is a family to do if an out-of-town loved one cannot make it home for the holidays but loves turkey and dressing? Mailing perishable homemade goods or sending items via mail order is certainly a viable option for gift

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Safely decorating with pumpkins

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Decorating pumpkins can be a fun way for families to celebrate fall or usher in the Halloween spirit, especially as long as everyone makes safety a priority.

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Cardwell named head of national research lab at OSU

Fri, Feb 3, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – Kitty Cardwell was appointed as the new director of the National Institute for Microbial Forensics and Food and Agricultural Biosecurity at Oklahoma State University.

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Five myths surrounding the Veterinary Feed Directive

Wed, Jan 11, 2017

STILLWATER, Okla. – While it is true change can be a good thing, it rarely occurs without a learning curve. Not surprisingly, then, that is the case with the Veterinary Feed Directive after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently tightened

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FOOD SAFETY

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