Tag: food safety
How to safely preserve premade soups
Learn how to determine the safest preservation method for premade soups based on their ingredients.
Should you toss a slow cooker meal when the power goes...
Find out whether or not you should toss the roast you put in your slow cooker before work this morning if you lost power at some point during the day.
Handling venison safely
Any venison derived from hunting should be handled safely to avoid the spread of foodborne pathogens, which could cause foodborne illnesses.
USDA study: Avoid washing raw meat to prevent illness
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry.
Healthy, safe lunch options for back to school
Get ideas on how to pack your child healthy lunches and learn how to ensure food safety throughout the school year.
Packing lunches the right way
Use these simple, healthy lunch-packing tips to avoid foodborne illness this school year.
Food safety and homemade fruit- or vegetable-infused water
Infusing water with fruits or vegetables is a healthy and delicious way to add flavor to water. However, keep food safety in mind when preparing it.
Food safety after a power outage or flood
Understand the basics of food safety and how perishable foods are impacted when you lose power in a storm or experience flooding.
FDA supports standard language to help avoid food label confusion
Confusion regarding food label dates also leads to significant food waste. Learn how to navigate through the differences in food label dates.
Don’t let bad burgers ruin your Memorial Day
Get the latest news on beef recalls and learn the best practices for handling ground beef and cooking hamburgers to avoid foodborne illness on Memorial Day.
