Food Safety & Preservation
Keeping food safe is a challenge and education is important to learn how to handle food safely. Many people do not think about the safety of food until a foodborne illness occurs. A number of different publications and resources prepared by K-State Research and Extension, as well as other reputable organizations, are available on the various topics listed in the left hand column.
Food Safety From K-State Extension
Food Safety Education Month
September is designated as National Food Safety Education Month. The goal is to bring focused attention to food safety and encourage food safety in all aspects of life.
When you’ve experienced a power outage, one of the things you might be concerned about is whether or not your frozen and refrigerated food is still safe to eat. According to the USDA, your refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours during a power outage. A full freezer will hold a safe temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full and the door remains closed).
The K-State Research and Extension Food Safety team shares resources for families faced with salvaging and handling food after power outages, floods and other disasters at this site: https://www.ksre.kstate.edu/foodsafety/topics/disaster.html