Storing & Preserving:
Keeping Food Safe At Home
- Home Canning
Information on canning and other food preservation methods, food safety when preserving foods, and selling home-canned foods.
Canning and preserving food | Selling home-cannned food
 - Cold Storage 
Tips for storing food properly in the refrigerator or freezer to help prevent foodborne illness.
Timing | Temperature | Freeze | Refrigerate | Foods | Spoilage | Refrigerator and Freezer Storage Charts
 - Shelf Storage
Tips for storing food properly to help prevent foodborne illness.
Time | After opening | Cans and jars | Storage precautions | Labels and product dating 
          Last Updated: 09/02/2025