According to test data from the USDA, nearly 70 percent of the produce sold in the U.S. comes with pesticide residues.
Pesticides in our food can be detrimental to our health – and remaining levels of pesticides left on our produce – can cause harm to children short term and adults long term.
Need a break from the holidays – to enjoy a delicious meal prepared for you – and maybe take in a movie?
However, just because someone else cooked for you, doesn’t mean you can let your guard down when it comes to food safety. Also, remember, leftovers are only safe for 2 hours at room temperature and won’t last through a movie.
Whether it’s to school or work, millions of people carry in their lunches. If food brought from home and is not prepared, packed, and stored properly – bacteria growth can occur in as little as two hours – and cause food illness.
Listeria survive and multiply at lower (refrigerator) temperatures. It is important to keep a refrigerator clean and at a safe temperature – so Listeria doesn’t have a place to grow and then spread to other foods.
Listeria infections are especially dangerous to pregnant women, children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Start off the new year with a better understanding of food safety. It is essential to understand what, why, and how foods can make you or your loved ones sick and the food safe principles and procedures to prevent food illnesses.
Start off the New Year with a better understanding of food safety! It is very important to understand what, why, and how foods can make you sick, but more importantly, the food safe principles and procedures to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Traveling on the road this weekend? Make sure those perishable food items are packed with an adequate cold source so that they stay safe the entire trip. You want a have a memorable holiday experience that is happy, not one ruined from a food illness.
If you’re pregnant or preparing a holiday meal for someone who is, take extra care when it comes to food safety. Women who are pregnant, or may become pregnant, have to make safe choices with food and avoid certain foods to prevent a foodborne illness and for the safety of the unborn child.
After a power outage, it is important for people to know what food is still safe in their refrigerator or freezer.
Knowing how to determine if food is safe after a loss of power – will help minimize the loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
National Farmer’s Day is observed annually on October 12th as a day to pay tribute to all farmers throughout American history who put food in the grocery stores and on our tables every day. Support your local farmer by shopping at a farmers market.
Food safety rules for farmers markets and vendors widely differ from state and local governments. To ensure food safety, there are basic guidelines that you should follow to ensure that – not only farm-fresh food – but all the food you buy is safe.
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