Food Safety for You
Welcome to Extension Food Safety at Kansas State University. We are a leading institution in the area of food safety in teaching, research, and extension. The goals of this program include educating consumers on safe food handling with food preparation, food preservation, food service and more. Many topics are highlighted on this site to help you learn how to safely handle food from the farm to your table.
Hot Off the Press
The following Food Safety and COVID-19 website is a resource for food safety information. It will be updated frequently.
New Publications!
Selling Produce in Kansas: Licensing Requirements
This new fact sheet provides information on regulations for selling produce in Kansas. Because of the risk of foodborne illness, there are state a federal regulations in place to help ensure the safe to produce sold in Kansas.
MF3478 - December 2019
Food Handling Guidelines for Exempt Food Vendors
Many events involve handling food for immediate consumption such as farmers markets, 4-H food stands, local athletic events, fairs, festivals, and more. Safe food handling is important for a successful event!
MF3472 - December 2019
This fact sheet is intended to provide some information about novel protein sources to help inform consumers about these products.
MF3476 - January 2020
ServSafe classes scheduled
In cooperation with the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association, we offer ServSafe training classes across Kansas. For the complete list of classes for managers and food handlers, see our ServSafe website with lists of dates and locations. Check back often as more classes may be added throughout the year.
Selling Food at Farmers Markets - Updated January 2020
Regulations and food safety best practices for vendors and farmers market managers.This includes information from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension.
Now available in Spanish!
