Family and friends gather for holiday celebrations this time of year. Unfortunately food safety does not take a holiday. Follow some simple rules to keep your party safe: CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often while preparing a holiday meal. Wash cutting boards, dishes, and utensils with detergent and water after preparing each food item and […]
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Take precautions if stuffing turkey
I have always stuffed our Thanksgiving turkey with homemade stuffing, but my daughter tells me it’s not safe. Should I stop? Would it make a difference if I used stuffing from a box? Cooking a stuffed turkey is potentially more risky than cooking one without, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection […]
Pumpkin Carving 101
Autumn is upon us. It’s that chill in the air that makes us think of football, chili, and raking the leaves, then immediately jumping into them scattering them back into a riot of color on the lawn. One commonly known item associated with fall is the pumpkin. Whether placing small pumpkins in a festive arrangement […]
Listeria: A Concern for Pregnant Women and Older Adults
Listeria is a bacterium found in the environment. And, a concern for foodborne illness in pregnant women and older adults. Unlike Salmonella and E. Coli which can be controlled by high temperatures, Listeria will grow at refrigeration temperatures. This makes it more of a concern especially with deli foods. Healthy people do not normally have […]
Apple Time!
As September draws to a close, the beautiful fall weather is encouraging me to get outside to enjoy some trail riding. What’s your favorite fall activity? I hope that you and your family or friends can make time to create special memories! This time of year, there is an abundance of apples and the aroma […]
Do you need Sports Drinks? Energy Drinks?
All the advertisements on television would make us believe that if you are participating in any sports you need to have sports drinks to help you. The ads target children and youth marketing them as a healthy alternative to soda. Are they necessary? Do they help you? Is the cost worth it? The ads state […]