News Columns

University of Wyoming Extension’s most recent statewide news releases/columns by nutrition and food safety educators that provide timely and scientifically based information on nutrition, food safety, health/wellness, preparation and food preservation.

• Carry-In Suppers Can Be a Source of Food Borne Illness
• Cooking for a Crowd
• Don't Play Chicken with that Turkey
• Egg Storage Tips
• Food Safety Tips for College Students
• Fundamentals of Food Safety
• Get into the Heat of Things (Barbeque safety)
• Handling Ground Meats Safely
• Hot Probe on Food Thermometers
• How Long Can You Safely Store Food?
• Is Your Sun Tea Safe?
• Keep the Kitchen Safe
• Moldy Food - Throw it Away?
• Pack It Safe! (Safe Brown Bag lunches)
• Requirements for Food Service at Outdoor Events
• Safe Food and Flooding
• Safety with Sprouts
• Sending Gifts As Food
• Serving Holiday Foods Safely
• Slow Cooker (Crock Pot) Safety
• The Internet: Food for Thought or Eaten Alive?
• Turkey Talk: Cooking and Cooling the Bird!

• Frozen Food Facts
• It's the Berries
• Planning Ahead for Holiday Meals
• Having a Sweet Corn Craving?

• Being a Super Shopper - Healthy Shopping Tips
• Menu Planning Saves Time in the Kitchen
• Why Breast is Best?

• Carbohydrates - Friend or Foe?
• Dairy: The Calcium Connection
• "Eat, Drink," and Be Careful
• Fats & Oils: Health & Safety
• High Fructose Corn Syrup: Villain or Victim?
• Smart Snacking for Teens
• Summer Heat and Fluids - How Much is Enough?
• Tips to Avoid Holiday Overeating

• Food Label Facts - Using the Tool
• Fruits & Vegetables: The Vitamin Connection
• Holiday Giving
• Holiday Hustle and Bustle
• Holiday Temptation Avoided
• National Salsa Month in May

• Energy:  Get plugged in for more power!