Safe food handling is important, especially when groups of people are fed at community events. Temperature control is a critical issue for volunteer food handlers. keep food safe when preparing and serving food to large groups.
Keep your grill season safe with the guidelines outlined in this publication.
Although mosquitoes and flies can be annoying pests at picnics, the “bugs” you can’t see, such as harmful bacteria, are a bigger problem. Bacteria love the warm, humid days of summer and multiply faster than at any other time of the year.…
Plan your trip around the grocery store, and make it the last stop before going home. Use a shopping list. Shop for nonperishable foods first, followed by frozen and refrigerated items such as meats, fish, eggs, dairy products and deli…
Safe Food handling is important, especially when serving food to the public at temporary food stands. Don't let foodborne illness from improperly handled food spoil your next event.
Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re planning a weekend camping trip or an afternoon hike, food safety is important to prevent foodborne illness from becoming an unwanted souvenir. Follow these tips to keep food…
Bacteria are found nearly everywhere, including in most foods. Bacteria double in number every 10 to 30 minutes when exposed to ideal temperatures, pH, nutrients or moisture levels.
Chef's should not depend on their instincts, cooking time, oven temperature or product appearance to determine when a product is done: thermometers are important tools for protecting foods.
El propósito de esta publicación es proveer información sobre mejores prácticas para mantener los estándares de inocuidad para los productos vendidos por emprendedores locales de alimentos. Las regulaciones varían en cada estado, así que…
Let’s face it. Sometimes letting someone else do the cooking is just easier and more enjoyable. And today’s older adults have many eating options. However, all of these options do have food safety implications.
