Canning Venison
Find out how to properly can venison to preserve flavor and safety.
Category: Safe Handling
Pepper Basics
Discover tips for selecting and storing peppers.
Safe Handling of Eggs
Shell Egg Safety Eggs can be a part of a healthy diet. However, they are perishable just like raw meat, poultry and fish. To be safe, they must be properly stored, handled and cooked. Concern for...
Pesticide Spill: Safe Management & Cleanup Guidelines
Follow these steps to contain and clean up pesticide spills properly.
How to Thaw Food Safely
Thawing food properly is crucial to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. This guide covers both unsafe thawing methods, like room temperature and hot water, and safe methods such as refrigerator, cold water, microwave, and cooking thawing techniques. Follow these USDA-approved methods to keep your food safe and avoid the “danger zone” where bacteria multiply rapidly.
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....
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...
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...
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...