Fall is one of the busiest seasons of the year because family schedules are jam-packed with school activities, homework, sports, and holidays (fall ends on December 20th). It’s no wonder slow cookers (also known as Crock-Pots) reappear on the kitchen counter this time of year, as they provide a convenient and quick method of food preparation. All […]
Slow Cooker Safety: Don’t “Fall” for Foodborne Illness
WRITTEN BY: Beth Stefura, OSU Extension Educator, Mahoning County, stefura.2@osu.edu
REVIEWED BY: Donna Green, OSU Extension Educator, Erie County, green.308@osu.edu
REFERENCES:
- www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/topics/food-safety-education
- www.extension.umn.edu/food/food-safety/preserving/safe-meals/slow-cookersafety
- www.eatright.org/resource/homefoodsafety/four-steps/cook