Welcome to the Food Preservation and Safety program in Guadalupe County. While our food supply is among the safest in the world, each year an estimated 76 million Americans still contract foodborne illness and some – mostly the very young, elderly and the chronically ill – die as a result. Foodborne illness is nearly 100% preventable if safe food handling practices are applied from the time food is purchased until the time it is served.
Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill
Canning & Freezing
Unlike cooking, canning is a science and recipes must be followed exactly to ensure a safe product. It is also essential to use recipes based on current research. Be aware that many recipes found on the internet d
o not follow current food preservation standards.
Food Safety at Home
- Home Food Safety Publications
- Partnership for Food Safety Education
- Disaster Recovery – Food & Water Safety
- Holiday Food Safety
Food Safety Fact Sheets
- Food Safety-Shopping Cart
- Food Safety-Meat & Poultry
- Food Safety-Turkey
- Food Safety-Refrigerator & Freezer Storage
