It is critical that science is utilized to ensure that food is handled safety from the farm to the table. The Virtual Labs featured below contain valuable information about Food Safety Science. Users are guided through an interactive lab experience complete with scientific information about food safety and the procedures used to ensure a safe food supply.

Corn Mold + Toxins Virtual Lab - Testing for Alfatoxin

Growing Bacteria Virtual Lab - Inspecting a Dairy Processing Plant

Gram Staining Virtual Lab - Testing Yogurt

Oil Immersion Microscope Virtual Lab - Looking at Bacteria Under a Microscope

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For more information regarding this website, contact Joan Hegerfeld-Baker, South Dakota State University Extension Service Food Safety Specialist.