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Thawing Food Safely

By: Alice Pettitt, Ellen Shumaker, Candice Christian For Safety's Sake

This factsheet describes how to safely thaw frozen foods.

Foods That Require No Cooking

By: Ellen Shumaker Disaster Preparedness

This publication covers a variety of foods that can be prepared even if there is no gas or electricity for cooking.

Pickle and Pickle Product Problems

By: Judy Henderson, Rose Massey, Lillie Tunstall, Carrie Thompson, Ellen Shumaker, Candice Christian For Safety's Sake

This guide lists the problems that can arise in making sweet gherkin pickles and describes how to prevent them by taking precautions during each step in the process, from preparing the cucumbers to making the brine and packing the pickles.

Ideas for "No-Cook" Food Bags

By: Ellen Shumaker Disaster Preparedness

In preparation for an emergency, keep the following food items that do not need refrigeration on hand or in an evacuation kit.

Keeping Food Safe to Eat at Home

By: Angie Fraser, Carol Mitchell, Susan Condlin, Julia Nunnery, Ellen Shumaker, Candice Christian

Foodborne illness is nearly 100 percent preventable if food is handled safely from the time it is purchased until the time it is served. Read this publication to find out what you can do to keep food safe to eat at home.

Eliminating Odors From Your Refrigerator and Freezer

By: Ellen Shumaker Disaster Recovery

This publication offers tips to rid your refrigerator of odors after an extended loss of power due to an emergency or disaster.