Summer Food Safety
Don’t Make Summer a Bummer! Summer picnics are lots of fun; don’t ruin the memory by coming down with food poisoning. Seventy-five to 80 million Americans will experience a few days of misery from foodborne illnesses this year, but for some, the consequences will be far worse. About 5,000 people die yearly from food poisoning, […]
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Never Jeopardize Safety for Convenience Slow cookers, also known as crockpots, offer convenience, time savings, lower electricity use, and great flavor. But there are some tips everyone should follow to make sure their food stays safe: • Make sure you start with clean equipment. • Thaw and cut all ingredients. Avoid frozen items and large-shaped […]
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Everything You Need to Know You can take adequate steps to select, store, and prepare your produce to lower the chance you will suffer a foodborne illness. Here are tips from www.cfsan.fda.gov Purchase safely Purchase produce that is not bruised or damaged. When selecting fresh-cut produce – choose only those items that are refrigerated or […]
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Prevent Foodborne Illness Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential to prevent food-borne illness. You can’t see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness. Follow these 4 steps to keep food safe: • Clean — Wash hands and surfaces often • Separate — Don’t cross-contaminate • Cook — Cook to […]
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