Safe Home Food Storage
Peggy Van Laanen
Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist;
The Texas A&M University System

Proper food storage can preserve food quality and prevent spoilage and food/borne illness. The specifics of pantry, refrigerator and freezer storage are given, along with helpful information on new packaging, label dates, etc. A comprehensive table provides instructions for the safe storage of all types of foods. (16 pp., 1 table) A Spanish version is also available.

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Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
Peggy Van Laanen
Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist;
The Texas A&M University System

Steps to success in freezing foods include purchasing good quality food, preparing it carefully, packaging it properly, loading the freezer correctly, and using the frozen products before they lose quality. Instructions for freezing particular fruits and vegetables are given. (4 pp., 2 tables) A Spanish version is also available.

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When your Home Freezer STOPS!
Extension Food and Nutrition Specialists

Occasionally food freezers stop operating normally and foods may be thawed or partially thawed before the situation is discovered. What can be done when this happens? The following publication is a guide to safely refreezing food.

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