We all know that handwashing is the best thing we can do to help prevent foodborne illness, but what about all of the other surfaces in the kitchen? Towels, dish cloths, and sponges that are not clean can quickly transfer dirt and germs throughout your kitchen! A survey done by the Academy of Nutrition and […]
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Packing a Safe School Lunch
Ohio students are back in school. While focusing on preparing a healthy and nutritious lunch for your child, don’t forget that proper food preparation and storage is just as important for your child’s health. To prevent stomach aches this school year, here are some reminders on how to safely pack a school lunch: Wash hands […]
Food Safety after a Summer Storm
Summer storms can bring power outages. When power is out over a period of several hours or even days, food can spoil in the refrigerator and freezer. BE PREPARED Plan ahead for a possible power outage. Keep your freezer as full as possible. A full freezer will hold the food at a colder temperature even […]
Food Safety at Fairs or Festivals
Summer and early fall are filled with weekends of community fairs and festivals. Many of these events provide an opportunity to highlight music, nature, and achievements of both youth and adults. While these things are great – it is the food that really gets everyone so excited! Think “Rib Fest”, “Chili Cook-off”, funnel cakes, milk […]
Food Safety Tips for Farm Fresh Produce
Fresh vegetables and fruits available at farmers markets, or from a local orchard, can be an important part of our healthy diet. These foods provide fiber, vitamins and minerals to prevent chronic disease, help keep our weight down, and to maintain our bodies at an optimum level. On occasion, these fresh foods can be contaminated […]
Appetizing Asparagus
After a winter that seemed to never end, I’m ready for some locally grown fresh vegetables! Asparagus is one of the early producing vegetables and it’s now in season. Did you know that May is National Asparagus Month? Here are some things to keep in mind when selecting, storing and preparing asparagus. Asparagus has […]