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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.


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Woman washing potatoes in sink under water.

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Baby bottle on top of empty high chair.

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Salad greens being watered

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September is a perfect time to embrace the beauty of the changing season and prioritize physical activity. Get inspired and stay active with these ideas to keep you moving and feeling great.
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September is a perfect time to embrace the beauty of the changing season and prioritize physical activity. Get inspired and stay active with these ideas to keep you moving and feeling great.
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In addition to being tasty, beans also offer a wide variety of benefits for human and environmental well-being. ๐Ÿซ˜ They contribute to sustainability by helping improve soil health and using less water than other crops. ๐ŸŒŽ Plus, beans improve positive health outcomes - like promoting gut health and healthy weight maintenance - while reducing risk for chronic diseases. All the more reason to regularly eat these nutritional powerhouses!

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In addition to being tasty, beans also offer a wide variety of benefits for human and environmental well-being. ๐Ÿซ˜ They contribute to sustainability by helping improve soil health and using less water than other crops. ๐ŸŒŽ Plus, beans improve positive health outcomes - like promoting gut health and healthy weight maintenance - while reducing risk for chronic diseases. All the more reason to regularly eat these nutritional powerhouses! #FoodSmartColorado #CSUExtension #LovePulses #Pulses #Beans #Legumes #Fiber #Protein #HealthyEating #ColoradoProud #Healthy #Nutrition #PlantBased #ColoradoBeans #Nutrition #Healthy #GutHealth
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September is National Food Safety Education Month! Learn all about safe food handling, storage, and preparation and so much more with Food Smart's Food Safety At Home Resources. Find them at: https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/food-safety/safe-preparation-handling-and-storage/
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September is National Food Safety Education Month! Learn all about safe food handling, storage, and preparation and so much more with Food Smart's Food Safety At Home Resources. Find them at: https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/food-safety/safe-preparation-handling-and-storage/
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Start your day off right with a nourishing meal that includes complete proteins. Try out one of these breakfast ideas this week! For more information on including protein in your diet, follow:  https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/nutrition-and-health/nutrients/protein/
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Start your day off right with a nourishing meal that includes complete proteins. Try out one of these breakfast ideas this week! For more information on including protein in your diet, follow: https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/nutrition-and-health/nutrients/protein/
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Enjoy Colorado-grown melons! Enjoy them as a refreshing snack or as a twist to your summer recipes! Learn how to safely wash and store melon at: https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/food-safety/safe-preparation-handling-and-storage/keeping-food-safe-cantaloupe/
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Enjoy Colorado-grown melons! Enjoy them as a refreshing snack or as a twist to your summer recipes! Learn how to safely wash and store melon at: https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/food-safety/safe-preparation-handling-and-storage/keeping-food-safe-cantaloupe/
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Support healthy digestion! Enjoy fennel, ginger, and turmeric; add them to your favorite dishes or brew them into soothing herbal teas for a flavorful, healthy digestive boost. Learn more about ways to use herbs at: https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/food-safety/cottage-retail-foods/teas-herbs-and-spices/
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Support healthy digestion! Enjoy fennel, ginger, and turmeric; add them to your favorite dishes or brew them into soothing herbal teas for a flavorful, healthy digestive boost. Learn more about ways to use herbs at: https://foodsmartcolorado.colostate.edu/food-safety/cottage-retail-foods/teas-herbs-and-spices/
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