Produce cannot safely be salvaged in flooded areas. Flood waters can be contaminated with oil, heavy metals, toxic chemicals, raw sewage, farm animal waste, agricultural run-off, pathogens, bacteria and other biohazards – and can create foodborne illness or food poisoning.
According to the FDA, if the edible portion of a crop is exposed to flood waters, it is considered adulterated and not safe for human consumption.
Foodborne illness (also called foodborne disease and informally referred to as food poisoning) refers to human sickness or disease caused by consuming food or beverages contaminated with harmful biological, chemical, or physical hazards.
To prevent foodborne illness, it is necessary to understand how food becomes unsafe to eat and what proactive measures can be taken to keep food safe.
Raw chicken and poultry may contain harmful bacteria – such as salmonella, listeria, and campylobacter – and washing it does not remove the bacteria.
This bacteria can also be spread to other items and food – if proper procedures are not followed. The only way to kill bacteria on chicken is by cooking it to a safe internal temperature – as measured by a food thermometer.
During hurricane season, your emergency plan should include a list of emergency supplies – along with a plan for safe food and water – that can get through a storm and the potential lengthy and unpleasant aftermath.
Are you and your family totally prepared for destructive effects of a tropical storm or a hurricane? Disasters don’t plan ahead. But you can.
Before weather emergencies, it is important to have a plan in place for emergency supplies, food, and water.
Planing a fiesta for National Fajita Day? Don’t let a food illness ruin your party. Remember to follow proper food safe procedures when preparing, marinating, and cooking fajitas – and always discard perishable foods that have been out for more than 2 hours.
Use the hashtag #NationalFajitaDay on social media to find specials.
Camping and hiking are great ways to exercise and appreciate nature. But they also create hunger – and food that is not packed properly and handled safely can create foodborne illness.
The third week of August is Chef Appreciation Week. During this week, honor the hard job and detail the responsibilities of a chef. Use the hashtag #ChefsAppreciationWeek to honor a chef on social media.
Find out more about the job outlook and wages by state and area for chefs and head cooks.
U.S. farm-raised catfish is consistently high quality and, unlike ocean-caught fish, is available all-year long at a price unaffected by external environmental conditions. Catfish, as with any seafood though, requires certain safe handling to reducing the risk of foodborne illness.
Going on a road trip? Don’t forget to pack your food safety knowledge so your trip can be memorable for the right reasons.
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