September is food safety education month and there are many resources to help everyone take steps to keep food safe and healthy. In the U.S. each year, there are an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness – that’s about 1 in 6 Americans each year. Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Many of us know people who have gotten sick from food. This year, perhaps more than any other, it’s important to stop preventable il
Are you looking to do some food preservation and want to make sure you’re using a recommended canner? Check out this publication from the National Center for Home Food Preservation before you get started! Brought to you by Safe & Healthy Food for Your Family.