Food Safety Games

Dr. Barbara Chamberlin and her team at the New Mexico State University College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences have researched and produced numerous videos and games that address various agricultural topics. Three of their games specifically related to food safety are listed below:
  • Water Sampling and Testing Interactive Labs: https://conserve.nmsu.edu
    • The Water Sampling virtual lab is intended to help learners explore basic techniques for water sampling in the field.
    • The Water Testing virtual lab is intended to help learners explore basic techniques for water testing in the lab.

Water Sampling Interactive LabWater Testing Interactive Lab

  • Food Science Simulation Labs: https://virtuallabs.nmsu.edu
    • These Virtual Labs help students learn basic laboratory techniques and practice methods used by lab technicians and researchers in a variety of careers, using specific food science lab processes.
  • Potluck Panic Game: https://potluckpanic.nmsu.edu/
    • Potluck Panic! is a free-to-play card-based video game. You are tasked with making sure food is assembled with food safety in mind, from factory to potluck. As you advance in the game, gather knowledge and skill to keep your guests safe from foodborne illness.

Potluck Panic! Food Safety Game

*All game descriptions above are taken directly from the Innovative Media Research and Extension website: https://innovativemedia.nmsu.edu/. Please check out their page for more great agricultural resources.