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Food Safety

Assuring the safety of our food supply begins long before food reaches the table. At each stage of the food chain, from the producer to the consumer, food safety strategies can be followed to minimize contamination and help lower the risk of foodborne illness.


A bagette beside a loaf of bread beside a croissant beside a muffin. All appear to be fresh baked.

Food Safety Training (Cottage Food, Retail & Consumer)


Woman washing potatoes in sink under water.

Food Safety at Home


Baby bottle on top of empty high chair.

High Risk Populations (Young, Old, Pregnant & Immunocompromised)


Salad greens being watered

Foodborne Illness


Two firefighters spraying water on a large fire.

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Salad ingredients

CSU Extension Food Safety Fact Sheets


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With the Superbowl fast approaching it is important to be familiar with game day food safety. Visit the link in our bio to learn how to cook and handle food safely for the big game!

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Happy National Bean Day!! To celebrate, check out our new handout with tips for cooking dry beans, link in our bio. Beans are a great way to start the new year off right, and then to continue enjoying all year long.

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Happy National Bean Day!! To celebrate, check out our new handout with tips for cooking dry beans, link in our bio. Beans are a great way to start the new year off right, and then to continue enjoying all year long. #NationalBeanDay #FoodSmartColorado #CSUExtension #LovePulses #Pulses #Beans #Legumes #Fiber #Protein #HealthyEating #Recipe #Recipes #BeanDip #ColoradoProud #Healthy #Nutrition #PlantBased #NewYear #ColoradoBeans #Nutrition #Healthy
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