{"id":15357,"date":"2020-01-05T07:15:22","date_gmt":"2020-01-05T13:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/?p=15357"},"modified":"2020-01-05T07:15:22","modified_gmt":"2020-01-05T13:15:22","slug":"proper-nutrition-isnt-always-food-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcourses.com\/blog\/articles\/food-safety-news\/proper-nutrition-isnt-always-food-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Eating and Food Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If eating healthier is one of your new year&#8217;s priorities, keep in mind that proper nutrition is not the same thing as having\u00a0safe food. To ensure your healthy food is safe, always follow proper food safety principles and procedures to also prevent foodborne illness.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"media-credit-container alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1034px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-15358 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcourses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Good-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy food safety\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcourses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Good-Nutrition.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcourses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Good-Nutrition-225x113.jpg 225w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcourses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Good-Nutrition-125x63.jpg 125w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcourses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Good-Nutrition-768x384.jpg 768w, http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcourses.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Good-Nutrition-660x330.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/grilled-chicken-breast-tomatoes-red-pepper-102958790\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >Image Source: Shutterstock<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Fruit and Vegetables<\/h3>\n<p>Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet.\u00a0 But, raw fruit and vegetables may contain harmful germs, such as <em>Salmonella<\/em>, <em>E. coli<\/em>, and <em>Listeria<\/em><em>,<\/em> which can make you and your family sick with food poisoning. In the U.S., nearly half of foodborne illnesses are caused by germs on contaminated fresh produce.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"media-credit-container aligncenter\"  style=\"max-width: 910px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17375 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/food-pathogens5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" \/><span class=\"media-credit\">Image Source: Shutterstock<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<p>It is important to learn how to handle and prepare them safely in order to reduce the risks of foodborne illness. There are steps that can help keep you healthy \u2013 and your fruits and vegetables safer to eat \u2013 from the store to your table.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"help-box\">\r\n<div class=\"help-title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 8px;\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcourses.com\/index_files\/food_safety_training_banner_icon.png\" alt=\"Food Safety Training\" width=\"39\" height=\"39\" align=\"absmiddle\" \/>Food Safety Training - SALE 10% OFF<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"help-link\"><a class=\"help-button\" title=\"More Info\/Enroll Now\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foodsafetytrainingcourses.com\/food_service_safety_training_courses.html\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >State Map<\/a><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\r\n<div style=\"margin: 10px 0px 0px 10px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 14px;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Learn about foodborne pathogens, cross contamination, cold and hot food safety, and best practices to prevent foodborne illness.<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Manager ANSI Certification: $99.00 - Valid in all States<\/li>\r\n<li>Food Handler Training: Only $7.00!<\/li>\r\n<li>10% OFF: Enter Promo Code \"train10off\" at Checkout<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Food Safety Steps: Clean &#8211; Separate \u2013 Cook &#8211; Chill<\/h3>\n<p>Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. <em>Follow these steps to be food safe:<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"media-credit-container alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1034px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18586\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food_safety_clean_separate_cook_chill.jpg\" alt=\"food_safety_clean_separate_cook_chill\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" \/><span class=\"media-credit\">Image Source: Shutterstock<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Clean<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash your hands before and after preparing fruits and vegetables.<\/li>\n<li>Wash or scrub all fruits and vegetables under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.<\/li>\n<li>Wash cutting boards, countertops, and utensils with hot, soapy water before and after preparing fruits and vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"media-credit-container alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1147px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18615 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/food_safety_handwashing-1.jpg\" alt=\"Food Safety - Washing Hands\" width=\"1137\" height=\"512\" \/><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fdafood\/status\/1007594067985825792\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"nofollow\" >Credit: Twitter - FDA Food<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Separate<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shopping<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen shopping, pick up meat, poultry, and seafood last, right before checkout. Separate them from other food in your shopping cart and grocery bags. To guard against cross-contamination, put packages of raw meat and poultry into individual plastic bags.<\/li>\n<li>Store fruits and vegetables away from, and not next to or below, raw meat, poultry, or seafood. These items can drip juices that may have germs.<\/li>\n<li>Use a separate cutting board for fruits and vegetables that is never used for cutting or preparing raw meats, poultry, or seafood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"media-credit-container alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 1034px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-18493 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/separate_cross_contamination_food_safety001x1024.jpg\" alt=\"separate_cross_contamination_food_safety\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><span class=\"media-credit\">Image Source: Shutterstock<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Cook<\/h3>\n<p>Use a food thermometer to ensure meat is cooked hot enough to kill harmful germs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"media-credit-container alignleft\"  style=\"max-width: 584px\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-14931 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/thermometer_in_chicken_breast_cutout.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken temperature\" width=\"574\" height=\"611\" \/><span class=\"media-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsis.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/fsis\/topics\/food-safety-education\/teach-others\/fsis-educational-campaigns\/is-it-done-yet\/thermometer-placement-and-temperatures\/ct_index\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" >Image Credit: USDA<\/a><\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p>Refer to the Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures chart below for the proper cooking temperatures and \u201crest time\u201d of meats.<\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"588\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr valign=\"top\">\n<th width=\"146\"><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"208\"><strong>Food<\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"145\"><strong>Min. Temp (\u00b0F) <\/strong><\/th>\n<th width=\"79\"><strong>Rest Time <\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<th id=\"meatmix\" rowspan=\"2\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Ground Meat &amp; Meat Mixtures<\/strong><\/th>\n<td id=\"beef\" scope=\"row\">Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb<\/td>\n<td headers=\"meatmix beef temp\">160<\/td>\n<td headers=\"meatmix beef rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"turkey\" scope=\"row\">Turkey, Chicken<\/td>\n<td headers=\"meatmix turkey temp\">165<\/td>\n<td headers=\"meatmix turkey rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color2\" valign=\"top\">\n<th id=\"freshbeef\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb<\/strong><\/th>\n<td id=\"steaks\" scope=\"row\">Steaks, roasts, chops<\/td>\n<td headers=\"freshbeef steaks temp\">145<\/td>\n<td headers=\"freshbeef steaks rest\">3 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<th id=\"Poultry\" rowspan=\"5\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Poultry<\/strong><\/th>\n<td id=\"chicken\" scope=\"row\">Chicken &amp; Turkey, whole<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry chicken temp\">165<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry chicken rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"Poultrybreasts\" scope=\"row\">Poultry breasts, roasts<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry Poultrybreasts temp\">165<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry Poultrybreasts rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"thighs\" scope=\"row\">Poultry thighs, legs, wings<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry thighs temp\">165<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry thighs rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"duck\" scope=\"row\">Duck &amp; Goose<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry duck temp\">165<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry duck rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"stuffing\" scope=\"row\">Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird)<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry stuffing temp\">165<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Poultry stuffing rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color2\" valign=\"top\">\n<th id=\"Pork\" rowspan=\"3\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Pork and Ham<\/strong><\/th>\n<td id=\"fresh\" scope=\"row\">Fresh pork<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Pork fresh temp\">145<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Pork fresh rest\">3 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color2\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"freshham\" scope=\"row\">Fresh ham (raw)<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Pork freshham temp\">145<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Pork freshham rest\">3 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color2\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"precookham\" scope=\"row\">Precooked ham (to reheat)<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Pork precookham temp\">140<\/td>\n<td headers=\"Pork precookham rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<th id=\"EggEggDishes\" rowspan=\"2\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Eggs &amp; Egg Dishes<\/strong><\/th>\n<td id=\"eggs\" scope=\"row\">Eggs<\/td>\n<td headers=\"EggEggDishes eggs temp\">Cook until yolks and<br \/>\nwhite are firm<\/td>\n<td headers=\"EggEggDishes eggs rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"eggdishes\" scope=\"row\">Egg dishes<\/td>\n<td headers=\"EggEggDishes eggdishes temp\">160<\/td>\n<td headers=\"EggEggDishes eggdishes rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color2\" valign=\"top\">\n<th id=\"LeftoversCasseroles\" rowspan=\"2\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Leftovers &amp; Casseroles<\/strong><\/th>\n<td id=\"Leftovers\" scope=\"row\">Leftovers<\/td>\n<td headers=\" LeftoversCasseroles Leftovers temp\">165<\/td>\n<td headers=\" LeftoversCasseroles Leftovers rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color2\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"Casseroles\" scope=\"row\">Casseroles<\/td>\n<td headers=\" LeftoversCasseroles Casseroles temp\">165<\/td>\n<td headers=\" LeftoversCasseroles Casseroles rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<th id=\"Seafood\" rowspan=\"4\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Seafood<\/strong><\/th>\n<td id=\"FinFish\" scope=\"row\">Fin Fish<\/td>\n<td headers=\" Seafood FinFish temp\">145 or cook until flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.<\/td>\n<td headers=\" Seafood FinFish rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"Shrimp\" scope=\"row\">Shrimp, lobster, and crabs<\/td>\n<td headers=\" Seafood Shrimp temp\">Cook until flesh is pearly and opaque.<\/td>\n<td headers=\" Seafood Shrimp rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"Clams\" scope=\"row\">Clams, oysters, and mussels<\/td>\n<td headers=\" Seafood Clams temp\">Cook until shells open during cooking.<\/td>\n<td headers=\" Seafood Clams rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"color1\" valign=\"top\">\n<td id=\"Scallops\" scope=\"row\">Scallops<\/td>\n<td headers=\" Seafood Scallops temp\">Cook until flesh is milky white or opaque and firm.<\/td>\n<td headers=\" Seafood Scallops rest\">None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Temperature and Time<\/h3>\n<p>Bacteria grows rapidly between the temperatures of 40\u00b0F and 140\u00b0F. After food is safely cooked, hot food must be kept hot at 140\u00b0F or warmer to prevent bacterial growth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible, or within 2 hours. Refrigerate within 1 hour if the temperature outside is above 90\u00b0F.<\/li>\n<li>Use a refrigerator thermometer to make sure the temperature stays at 40\u00b0F or below.<\/li>\n<li>Keep meat, poultry, and seafood refrigerated until ready to grill.<\/li>\n<li>Afterwards, divide leftovers into small portions and place in covered, shallow containers. Put in freezer or fridge within two hours of cooking (one hour if above 90\u00b0F outside).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19067 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/two_hour_rule_food_safety.jpg\" alt=\"two_hour_rule_food_safety\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Groups More Vulnerable to Food Illness<\/h3>\n<p>Anyone can get a foodborne illness, but people in certain groups are more likely to get sick and to have a more serious illness. These groups of people are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Young children<\/li>\n<li>Pregnant women<\/li>\n<li>Adults aged 65 and older<\/li>\n<li>People with weakened immune systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17369\" src=\"http:\/\/foodsafetytrainingcertification.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/vulnerable_at_risk_groups_food_illness_safety.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"922\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<p>Practice good nutrition by eating a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and vegetables &#8211; but always use proper food safety techniques to ensure your healthy food is safe.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If eating healthier is one of your new year&#8217;s priorities, keep in mind that proper nutrition is not the same thing as having\u00a0safe food. 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