Essential Food Safety Procedures and Fact Sheets

Food safety is singularly the most important issue for the home processor. Below are the most useful Food Safety Fact Sheets published by the USDA. Learn and follow these procedures to ensure healthy processed meat at home.

General Food Safety Information:

• Basics for Safe Food Handling
• Food Safety While Hiking, Camping, or Boating
• The Big Thaw - Safe Defrosting Methods
• The Danger Zone (40°F - 140°F)
• Leftovers and Food Safety
• Shelf-Stable Food Safety
• Molds on Food: Are They Dangerous?
• Cutting Boards and Food Safety

Foodborne Illness Information:

• Clostridium Botulinum - Botulism
• Foodborne Illness: What Consumers Need To Know
• Foodborne Illness Peaks In Summer - Why?

Meat Specific Preparation Information:

• Game - From Farm to Table
• Bison - From Farm to Table
• Beef - From Farm to Table
• Jerky and Food Safety
• Bacon and Food Safety
• Barbecue and Food Safety
• Ham and Food Safety
• Hot Dogs and Food Safety
• Sausage and Food Safety
• Smoking Meat and Poultry

Game Food Handling:

• Home Storage of Game
• Game Cooking Times

Have More Questions About Food Safety? Visit the USDA Food Safety Blog.