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Store and preserve your food safely with these tips and resources.
Can food safely with these complete guidelines.
Know how long food items should be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.
Learn about freezing foods with topics like food safety, product quality, and nutrient retention.
Search here to find product information sheets for USDA Foods available to households through the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
Developed by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, with Cornell University and the Food Marketing Institute. The FoodKeeper will help you maximize the freshness and quality of foods and beverages. It is also available as a mobile application for Android and Apple devices.
Questions and answers about canned food safety. Also available in PDF|601 KB.
Preserving food is a great way to avoid wasting food when you have more fresh produce than you need right away. Just make sure you are able to use all your canned or frozen food within the recommended time.
Ways to prepare for adversity by storing an emergency supply of food and water.
Find links to food storage charts, learn about how food spoils, solving odor problems in your refrigerator, and more.
Find information on how to store your food safely. Also learn how to safely preserve fruits and veggies.