Serving up Food Safety
Mondays, Feb. 3 - May 19, 2025
12 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Online Via Zoom
Have lunch with our Food Safety Team as we dive into food safety topics each week. Join us as we explore best practices to keep food safe, whether at work, home, or on the go. This engaging and interactive workshop will provide valuable insights into food safety essentials, such as proper food handling, storage, and preparation techniques. Join us online via Zoom using your laptop, tablet, smartphone, or any device with internet access.
This is a FREE workshop taught by an experienced MSU Extension Food Safety Educators.Choose to register for all the sessions by selecting the "register all" button or select the individual sessions you are interested in registering for.
COST: FREE
Feb. 3, 2025 - Score a Super Bowl Sensation
Planning a Super Bowl party? What's on the menu? Watch out! Don't Invite a Foodborne Illness bug!
Feb. 10, 2025 - Safely Using Electric Pressure Cookers
If you own a pressure cooker, but are afraid to use it, we will provide a short presentation to learn about how they work and important tips for using them safely.
Feb. 17, 2025 - Guide to Dehydrating
Using a food dehydrator to preserve food for long-term storage is easier than you think. The final products are also shelf-stable, so they can be stored right in your pantry.
Feb. 24, 2025 - What's new in Food Safety
Find out what is going on in the world of Food Safety. What should you be aware of with recalls, allergens, Government regulations, disaster preparedness, and much more!
March 3, 2025 - Using Frozen Fruit to Make Jam & Jelly
Making a batch of freezer jam is a fun afternoon activity. Use up fruit in the freezer or purchase fruit on sale from the grocery store.
March 10, 2025 - What does ready-to-eat food mean?
Find out what ready-to-eat food means and how to follow food safety practices to minimize risk
March 17, 2025 - Plant-based Protein Meat Substitutes
Find out what is going on in the world of Food Safety. What should you be aware of with recalls, allergens, Government regulations, disaster preparedness, and much more!
March 24, 2025 - Egg Safety
How to use eggs safely during holiday preparations.
March 31, 2025 - What's New in Food Safety
Find out what is going on in the world of Food Safety. What should you be aware of with recalls, allergens, Government regulations, disaster preparedness, and much more!
April 7, 2025 - Leeks, Everything You Need to Know!
Using, storing, and preserving leeks and what you need to know about foraging for wild leeks.
April 21, 2025 - Sourdough
Let's chat about food safety issues to keep in mind when making sourdough bread and other goodies!
April 28, 2025 - What's new in Food Safety
Find out what is going on in the world of Food Safety. What should you be aware of with recalls, allergens, Government regulations, disaster preparedness, and much more!
May 5, 2025 - Beware of Springtime Storms
Spring storms can create havoc. Power outages and flooding can be the worst in regards to food safety. Find out what to do if your power goes out or your home becomes flooded.
May 12, 2025 - Shopping at the Farmers' Market
Get ready to visit your local Farmers' Market! Keeping food safety in mind while shopping at the market is the first step to enjoying delicious and safe Michigan products all summer long.
May 19, 2025 - What's new in Food Safety
Find out what is going on in the world of Food Safety. What should you be aware of with recalls, allergens, Government regulations, disaster preparedness, and much more!
Registration for Serving up Food Safety is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 18, 2025.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information, Kellie Jordan at jorda136@msu.edu or Shannon Stover at edgewort@msu.edu.