K-State Research and Extension

Safe Food Handling

Do you practice good food safety practices at home? You can find information to make your next meal at home much safer in the following publications.

• How to Shop for, Handle, and Store Chicken - NutritionFacts.org
• Food Safety Education
• Back to School!
• Food Storage and Shelf Life
• Got Leftovers? Tips for safely savoring foods a second time around
• Kitchen Companion: Your Safe Food Handbook
• Are You Storing Food Safely?
• Fight BAC!
• Safe Food Handling Fact Sheets
• The Scrub Club®
• High Speed Hand Washing resources - Oregon State University
• Focus on Food Safety - Kansas Department of Agriculture

Food Pantries and Food Banks

While food pantries and food banks operate year around, they become especially important during the holidays. Food safety is important to give safe food to their consumers. Learn more from the resources below.

• Food Safety in Blessing Boxes - North Central Region Food Safety Network
• Kansas Food Source - food resources in Kansas
• Donating Safe and Nutritious Food to Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens - Kansas State University
• Food Pantries and Food Banks - North Carolina State University

Publications from Kansas State University

Food Handling Guidelines for Exempt Food Vendors

Many events involve handling food for immediate consumption such as farmers markets, 4-H food stands, local athletic events, fairs, festivals, and more. Safe food handling is important for a successful event!  MF3472 - December 2021

• At-Home Safe Food Handling: It's in Your Hands
• Cupboard Storage
• Refrigerator and Freezer Storage
• Care and Handling of Deer from Field to Table
• Care and Handling of Game Birds from Field to Table
• Food Safety: Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food Handling Guidelines for Bake Sales