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Myths and facts about raw milk
Published on April 4, 2024
Many people deny health dangers of drinking raw milk, and even promote it as a healthy practice. Exploring the facts is important to prevent foodborne illness. -
MSU Extension educator wins prestigious award to launch breastfeeding and infant care project in Egypt
Published on February 16, 2024
Ghaida Batarseh Havern, a maternal, infant and early childhood health educator at Michigan State University Extension, was chosen as a 2024 CANR Global Scholar to launch an innovative project. -
Safely donating baby food, formula and breast milk
Published on November 6, 2023
Follow these guidelines for safely donating baby food, formula and breast milk to ensure the safety and nourishment of infants. -
Tips for safely making homemade baby food
Published on November 3, 2023
Making your own baby food can be simple, easy, and cost-effective! -
Safely warming up baby formula and breastmilk
Published on August 24, 2023
Follow these recommendations to ensure that a baby receives the best possible nourishment without compromising food safety. -
How to safely store and preserve avocados
Published on July 5, 2023
Avocados are nutritious, delicious and versatile. Learn about safe storage and preservation methods for best quality. -
Enjoy seafood safely when pregnant
Published on June 9, 2023
Seafood can be a great source of nutrition during pregnancy. Learn more about food safety guidelines for pregnancy and seafood consumption. -
Why you should avoid feeding honey to an infant
Published on June 2, 2023
Honey may contain Clostridium botulinum spores, which can lead to infant botulism illness. -
Know the steps to follow if you develop a foodborne illness
Published on May 10, 2023
Foodborne diseases are illnesses contracted from eating contaminated food or beverages. If you develop a foodborne illness, follow these important steps. -
Foodborne illness? Know when and how to report it
Published on March 30, 2023
Reporting a foodborne illness is important, no matter how severe the symptoms are, and it can possibly save the life of others.