K-State Research and Extension

Germs are invisible, they’re everywhere, and some can make you very sick. Germs can be in your food, on your hands, or even on kitchen utensils, cutting boards and counter tops. Luckily, there are steps you can take when you’re preparing food that lower your risk of getting a foodborne illness.

One easy way to remember these steps is to use a safe recipe while preparing food. Safe recipes include food safety steps, like washing your hands, that lower the risk of getting sick from harmful germs.

The Safe Recipe Activity targets middle school students and takes about 30 minutes to complete. It will teach you how to use the Safe Recipe Style Guide to turn a basic recipe into a safe recipe.