Memorial Day Weekend, which traditionally marks the beginning of summer, is almost here and many of you will probably celebrate with picnics and cook-outs. This time of year also marks the re-emergence of some questionable food safety behaviors. If you could simply tuck a refrigerator under one arm and take it with you, there […]
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CDC Data Shows Foodborne Illness is Still a Problem in the US
Despite new efforts to curb the rates of food poisoning in the United States, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that overall rates are remaining stubbornly steady. As can be seen in the chart below, the rates of salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Yersinia infections reported in a sample […]
It’s Time to Pull out the Grill!
Spring is finally attempting to arrive! The days are warmer and we are seeing more of the sun. After being cooped up for so long, I am noticing a boon of folks outside grilling. In fact, I went to the grocery store over the weekend with my own grilling in mind, only to find that […]
Easter is on it’s Way……
What’s your favorite food for Easter? Is there one food that is always served as a family tradition? Your family members may request foods that you don’t usually prepare. You may also have help in the kitchen as you cook and dye eggs. As a general review for all food preparation, remember 4 basic rules […]
Handling Eggs Safely
In the next couple of weeks you may be planning or participating in events that use hard cooked dyed eggs. This could be an egg hunt or simply for decoration. Take the following precautions from USDA to keep eggs safe to eat. When dyeing eggs, after hard cooking them, dye them and return them to […]
Wow – Who would have thought the “Five Second Rule” of Food Safety was real!
Have you heard of the “Five Second Rule”? Honestly I thought it was something my in-laws invented. The way it goes is – you drop food on the floor and if you pick it up right away – you can still eat it. Now, while many of us would just throw the food away, new […]