Storing Meats & Seafood
The goal of home food storage is to provide food that is both safe and of high-quality. A food may have good quality in terms of appearance and taste but have a high bacterial count and be unsafe to...
Category: Safe Handling
Cleaning and Sanitation for the Homebrewer
“The single most important factor in being able to make delicious beer is cleanliness” – Charlie Papazian The Complete Joy of Home Brewing 4th Edition The widespread popularity of Craft Beers has...
Pesticide Waste Disposal
Before using any pesticide, it is essential to read the entire product label. The label has key safety instructions to protect the applicator before, during, and after pesticide use. Directions for...
Safe Handling of Sausages & Hot Dogs
Selecting the Best Sausage There are so many varieties of sausages! How long can you store them—and where? Are they fully cooked or not? The following background information will answer these...
Safe Handling of Lettuce & Leafy Green Salads
Safe handling practices are crucial when preparing fresh lettuce, and proper washing is fundamental to this process. Fresh lettuce may be picked from a garden, purchased at farmer’s markets,...
Farm Food Safety: Choosing a Sanitizer for Washing Fresh Produce
The US Food and Drug Administration Produce Safety Rule (PSR) outlines the minimum food safety requirements for producers who grow, harvest, pack and hold fresh fruits and vegetables for human...
Handwashing – It Makes a Difference!
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Washing hands with soap and clean, warm, running water for 20 seconds is the best way....
HEALTHY LIVING: The Scoop on Reusable Water Bottles
Water is vital to life. In fact, the human body is made up of approximately 60% water. As a general rule of thumb, individuals should drink 64 ounces of water per day. Fortunately, in the U.S.,...
Listeriosis & Pregnancy: A Food Safety Concern
When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be concerned about your health and that of your unborn baby. Maintaining a healthful diet, drinking plenty of liquids, and taking prenatal vitamins are all...
Safe Handling of Pork
Selecting the Best Fresh is Best: When buying pork, look for cuts with a relatively small amount of fat over the outside and with meat that is firm and a grayish-pink color. For the best flavor and...
Food Safety Mistakes You Do Not Want to Make
#1 Using Dirty Hands to Prepare Foods We all know we should wash our hands before preparing food. But, did you know that not washing your hands before and during food preparation causes most...
Apple Basics
Apple Information Always look for fresh-looking, firm apples with good color. Handle apples carefully to prevent bruises. Store apples in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Warm temperatures cause...