Product-Specific Food Safety
All Product-Specific Food Safety Content

Testing Dial Pressure Canner Gauges
For accuracy before use, it is recommended that dial gauges get tested each year. Gauges that read high cause under-processing and may result in unsafe food.

Food Safety Product Evaluation Request Form
Form to request a Food Safety Product Evaluation

The “Why” Behind Unsafe Canning Practices
When choosing a food preserving method, it’s important to investigate the science behind the process and choose a method that has been researched and proven safe. This is especially important when it comes to canning.

Safety
Food safety education is essential from field to table for entrepreneurs, consumers and businesses.

Home-Dried Jerky: Process and Tips
Making jerky is a great way to enjoy a variety of meats for months to come! It requires no refrigeration and can be made from any lean meat, such as beef, pork, bison and venison.

Dehydrating Apples
A food dehydrator is a good choice for drying apples and can be used at any time. It is a small appliance that has an electric element for heat with a fan and vents for air circulation.

How to Make Cold Brewed Teas Safely
Cold brewed teas are a relatively new type of drink. These types of drinks have gained interest as the brewer can choose their own combination of leaves and flavors to make a cold brewed tea that is customized to suit the brewer’s or consumer’s flavor preference.

How to Make a Safe, Ready-to-Eat Cookie Dough
Ready-to-eat cookie dough is a delicious snack or dessert that can be enjoyed, but only when made safely. This includes using commercially processed heat-treated flour, ready-to-eat ingredients and using good sanitary practices when making the cookie dough.

How to Make a Safe Ready to Drink Energy Drink
When making a ready-to-drink energy drink, it is important to consider how the product will be made and processed.

How to Make a Safe Hot Sauce
Hot sauces can be made to with a combination of several different ingredients to give unique flavors and heat that consumers enjoy. There are many considerations that should be made on how hot sauces are processed, formulated and packaged.