Information from UC (all of the below)
UC Food Safety in the Kitchen
- "Don't Give Kids a Tummy Ache" (English) (UCANR Pub 21586)
- "Don't Give Kids a Tummy Ache" (Spanish) (UCANR Pub 21586s) Revised free, downloadable edition replaces the previous CD-ROM edition. This food safety training program for parents, child care providers, and other caregivers presents the basics of how to avoid food poisoning in a 45- to 60-minute presentation.
- Egg Basics for the Consumer: Packaging, Storage, and Nutritional Information (2004, UCANR Pub 8154) (PDF 195 KB) How to recognize freshness and quality in the eggs you buy for your home and family.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Food Irradiation (UCANR Pub 7255 PDF 33 KB) How does food irradiation improve food safety? Is Irradiated food safe to eat? This free publication offers answers on basic concerns regarding this new technology.
- (Spanish) Preguntas frecuentes sobre la irradiación de los alimentos (UCANR Pub 7265) (PDF 76KB)
- The Lunch Box Series, C: Safe Lunches for Preschool Children (UCANR Pub 8109) (PDF 2.3 MB) Tips on keeping food safety in mind when you put together your preschooler's nutritious sack lunch.
- (Spanish) La Lonchera: Cómo empacar almuerzos seguros para niños preescolares (UCANR Pub 8109s) (PDF 1290KB)
- Pantry Pests: Pest Notes for Home and Landscape (UCANR Pub 7452) (PDF 174 KB)
- Safe Handling of Fruits and Vegetables (UCANR Pub 8121) (PDF 242 KB)
Guidelines for minimizing the risk of foodborne illness from fresh fruits and vegetables through proper handling, washing, and storage. The publication is available as a brochure in both English and Spanish.