The second cardinal rule of safe home food preparation is: Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
Wednesday, August 28 2024
Food Preparation: Keep Temperature Right
Wednesday, August 28 2024. Food Safety
Tuesday, April 23 2024
Does 'Freezer Burn" Make Food Unsafe?
Tuesday, April 23 2024. Food Safety
Freezer burn is a food-quality issue, not a food safety issue.
Monday, April 8 2024
Safe Food Storage Prevents Illness
Monday, April 8 2024. Food Safety
The best rule of food storage in the home is to refrigerate or freeze perishables right away. The refrigerator temperature should be 40 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius), and the freezer should be zero F (minus 18 C). Check both "fridge" and freezer periodically with a refrigerator/freezer thermometer.
Wednesday, March 13 2024
Food Preparation: Keep It Clean
Wednesday, March 13 2024. Food Safety
The first cardinal rule of safe food preparation in the home is: Keep everything clean. The cleanliness rule applies to the areas where food is prepared and, most importantly, to the cook.
Friday, February 23 2024
Preventing Foodborne Illness
Friday, February 23 2024. Food Safety
The idea that the food on the dinner table can make someone sick may be disturbing, but there are many steps you can take to protect your families and dinner guests. It's just a matter of following basic rules of food safety.
Monday, January 22 2024
The Symptoms of Foodborne Illness
Monday, January 22 2024. Food Safety
Common symptoms of foodborne illness include diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, headache, vomiting, severe exhaustion, and sometimes blood or pus in the stools. However, symptoms will vary according to the type of bacteria and by the amount of contaminants eaten.
Monday, September 9 2019
Selecting Safe Seafood
Monday, September 9 2019. Food Safety
Here are some tips to help you select the best, freshest seafood:
