Bag Lunch Safety
Whether it is students taking lunch to school or adults packing lunch for work, millions will take “bag” lunches with them each day and will want to make sure their food is safe to eat....
Category: Food
Raw Juice Preparation & Storage for Retail Food Service Establishments
Raw fruits and vegetables that are squeezed for juice and stored for future service are subject to specific food safety requirements. That is because, like other ready-to-eat foods, there is no...
Inspection of Food: Who’s Responsible?
Local, state, federal, and international agencies all have a role in ensuring food safety and quality in the United States. These agencies regulate the use of chemicals and technology based on...
Food Service Operation Inspections
In South Carolina, the Department of Agriculture is the regulatory agency with the authority to inspect food service operations. The ultimate goal of a food establishment inspection is to prevent...
Product Testing
It is important to test your food product to make sure that it will be safe to eat once it is purchased by your customers. Foods that do not meet certain specifications can encourage the growth of...
Kitchen Hygiene: Let’s Talk About That Sponge!
Summary The purpose of this article is to discuss kitchen sponge cleanliness, along with how often and how to clean your kitchen sponge. Kitchen sponges can be one of the dirtiest items in your...
Physical Activity for Adults
Physical activity means moving your body to use energy. Regular physical activity and physical fitness make important contributions to your health, sense of well-being, and maintenance of a healthy...
Healthier Foods at School
Healthy Food Options at School Healthy eating is important for growth, good health, and academic performance. However, kids are often overwhelmed with access to and availability of foods that are...
Vibrio vulnificus
The organism Vibrio vulnificus causes wound infections, gastroenteritis, or a serious syndrome known as “primary septicema.” V. vulnificus infections are either transmitted to humans through open...
Ciguatera
What is Ciguatera? Ciguatera is a unique type of food poisoning caused by eating fish that are contaminated with ciguatoxin. This natural toxin originates in tropical and sub-tropical waters. The...
Safe Handling of Canned Goods
This fact sheet focuses on commercially canned goods. For information on home canning, request HGIC 3040, Canning Foods At Home. Canning is an important, safe method of food preservation if...
Drying Vegetables
Vegetables can be preserved by drying. Drying food works by eliminating moisture which prevents the growth of bacteria yeast and molds that lead to spoilage. It also reduces the activity of enzymes....