I have a fellow co-worker whose favorite saying is “Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.” This piece of advice applies to a wide variety of topics from using expired food to standing on the top of a ladder. In the world of food preservation, we can easily apply this to many techniques that […]
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Food Safety 101
Food safety has definitely been in the news lately, everything from our favorite ice creams (cfaesnews@osu.edu ) to sharing time in fellowship with a pot luck dinner (http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/story/news/local/2015/04/21/church-picnic-botulism/26135211/ ). With all the concern, how do I make sure that I am providing safe food for my family? Here are a few tips to ensure you […]
What Should I know about the Listeria Recalls?
Several large Listeria recalls have been in the news lately, so while I know it is a foodborne illness, I’m guessing many of you have the same question. What is Listeria and how do I protect my family? Listeria Listeria is the name of a hardy bacteria found in soil and water and some animals, […]
Food Safety in the Outdoors
It’s that time of year when people want to enjoy the outdoors. If you are planning a day of hiking or just an outdoor picnic, here are some tips to keep in mind. Easy Foods to Pack Peanut butter Juice boxes, bottled water and shelf stable milk drinks Canned meats Whole fruits Crackers Granola bars […]
Happy [and Safe] Birthday!
Almost every single member of my immediate and extended family has a birthday in March or April. For us, it is a time of gifting, celebrating and eating cake! It seemed like a great time to shed some light on a that question I get often: Can I leave cakes or pastries made with buttercream […]
Food Safety and Pregnancy
Food safety is important for everyone. But, there are a couple of important considerations when you are pregnant. Your immune system changes during pregnancy making you and your unborn child at higher risk for a foodborne illness. Pathogens which are a Potential Risk during Pregnancy PATHOGEN: Listeria Monocytogenes WHAT IS IT? A bacterium found in […]