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Hot Topics - Keeping You Informed

Listeria

Take Care to Avoid Listeriosis

A national outbreak of foodborne illness linked to contaminated cantaloupe has many individuals worried. The deadly pathogen linked to this outbreak is Listeria monocytogenes.

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bottle water

Starting a Food Business in Wisconsin

Are you interested in starting a food business? Whether you are making salsa or pickles (acidified foods), baked goods, confections or cheese, we can help with licensing, training and more.

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turkey

Countdown to the Thanksgiving Holiday

As Thanksgiving approaches, cooking the traditional turkey dinner gives rise to anxieties and questions. The USDA has tips on planning and preparing your family feast and safely storing leftovers. 

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preservation

Safe Home Food Preservation

Nothing is more rewarding than transforming the bounty of your garden to delicious home-preserved food. Be sure to follow safe, tested recipes for maximum enjoyment.

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Ask Karen!

Ask Karen

Ask Karen is the new food safety information service available from the United States Department of Agriculture.

Now, automated food safety information is available 24/7 on the prevention of foodborne illness, as well as the safe handling, preparation and storage of meat, poultry and egg products.

ChooseMyPlate.gov

my gov

ChooseMyPlate.gov helps you focus on key behaviors:

- Enjoy food, but eat less.
- Avoid oversized portions.
- Make half your plate fruits & veggies.
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
- Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk.
- Compare sodium in foods.
- Make half your grains whole.

UW-Extension Resources

 

 

 

University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension

 

 

 

UW-Extension educators are available across the state to help answer your questions. Fast access to your county office is here. THere are also state specialists in areas such as agriculture and family living.

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