Preventing food waste and saving money on groceries is one of the ways you can go further with food during National Nutrition Month. Food safety is an important part of keeping your food and leftovers safe and germ-free. As you work to reduce food waste in your kitchen, remember these tips to go further with… Continue Reading Go Further with Food Safety
Just like us, bacteria need food and water to grow and multiply. They also need a comfortable living environment, not too cold and not too hot. Bacteria that cause food borne illnesses are commonly found in foods we eat. So how do we keep this food safe to eat? By making it hard for bacteria… Continue Reading Safe Temperatures for Food
Thanksgiving is a time for spreading love and cheer, not germs! Unfortunately, many families do not use proper food handling practices, increasing the risk of food poisoning at their holiday meals. By following this food safety advice, you can avoid the two biggest food safety hazards on Thanksgiving day.
You can’t see germs that cause food poisoning, but they can be lurking in the food you eat. Every year, 1 in 6 Americans get sick from a food borne illness. Some end up hospitalized and some even die. As scary as that sounds, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of… Continue Reading Fix Your Food Safety Mistakes
