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.
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Food Safety Documentation for Small-Scale Food Processors in KS and MO
FREE webinar- Tuesday, July 21; noon- 1:30PM CST
If you are a small-scale food producer/processor, there is required documentation you will need to complete to be compliant with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This includes documentation of your size exemption as a "qualified facility" and various food safety programs. This workshop is intended for small (< $1 million in sales/year) food entrepreneurs and small food businesses, farmers market managers, and directors of shared-use kitchens. This webinar is an opportunity for processors to develop their food safety plans and records with coaching from instructors. Participants are encouraged to bring questions about their existing documentation, if they have it. Attendees should leave with completed or nearly completed food safety documentation for size exemptions, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and next steps for Preventive Control Plans or Scheduled Processes, as relevant.
Please register in advance for this free webinar here: https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvcuyhpz4oG9zMxxtMZd7orraBO4W5Ta0c
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The following Food Safety and COVID-19 website is a resource for food safety information. It will be updated frequently.
New Publications!
Working Together to Reduce Food Waste
The USDA estimates that 30 to 40% of edible food is wasted in the U.S. For a family of four, that is an estimated $1,500 per year. Learn how you can reduce food waste in this new publication.
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.
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!
Alternative Protein Sources
This fact sheet is intended to provide some information about novel protein sources to help inform consumers about these products.
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 and Direct to Consumers - Updated January 2020
Regulations and food safety best practices for vendors and farmers market managers and also selling food direct to consumers. This includes information from the Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension.
