A safe food and water supply is at the heart of healthy communities. Michigan State University Extension’s team of dedicated food safety experts can help you — whether you’re looking for evidence-based recipes for canning seasonal produce or you’re an entrepreneur looking to safely launch your Cottage Food business or even cooking for large groups as a volunteer.
Among other offerings, MSU Extension also has experts to help food pantry staff keep their goods and to guide families on how to protect food supply during natural disasters and emergencies. For more information, visit our For Food Pantries website and our Food Safety During Emergencies website.
Have a question?
Not sure if the food in your fridge is safe after a power outage? Do you have questions about safely preserving food at home? Whatever your question, MSU Extension’s food safety experts can help. Call our Food Safety Hotline at 1-877-643-9882, Monday-Friday from 9AM to 5PM, EST.
News
-
Are frozen and canned fruits and vegetables healthy?
Published on March 17, 2025
Canned fruits and vegetables are healthy and cost effective. -
Store food safely and reduce waste with the FoodKeeper app
Published on March 12, 2025
Learn ways to keep your stored food fresh and safe while combating food waste all at your fingertips. -
Why is the price of eggs so high?
Published on February 26, 2025
The rise in egg prices is correlated to the Bird Flu outbreaks. -
Learn more about part 2 of the preventive controls for human food training course
Published on January 27, 2025
A new version of the Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) course, PCQI Version 2.0, is coming soon! -
Tough Questions
Published on January 16, 2025
A webinar series by MSU’s Food Security Group exploring critical issues in international development research, featuring leading experts tackling ethics, policy pipelines, A.I. impacts, and more.
Print
Email