Whether you’re hosting or attending a barbecue this summer, avoid bringing foodborne illness to the party, says a University of Florida food safety expert. “You might have a good system for keeping food safe when you’re cooking at… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The World Health Organization estimates that each year, 600 million people suffer from an episode of foodborne disease, or one out of every 10 global citizens. To highlight the need for safe, accessible food worldwide,… Read More
It’s a dirty truth: many people don’t wash their hands as often as they should. And that’s a problem when it comes to preventing disease, especially outbreaks of foodborne illness, says a University of Florida professor. “Washing your… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Set up the grill; it’s tailgating season. Chicken, burgers, corn, slaw, potato salad, chips – and maybe some fresh fruits and vegetables — are just some staples for the weekly ritual that coincides with football… Read More
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As 2015 starts to wind down, world-renowned food scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are already predicting trends for 2016. As they do, here are some hints as… Read More
By: Stu Hutson 352-392-0400 Source: Keith Schneider keiths29@ufl.edu, 352-392-1991 ext. 309 GAINESVILLE, Fla. — From fast food to dog food — new cases of contaminated cuisine seem to be a regular part of the modern news cycle. Tomatoes… Read More
By: Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Keith Schneider keiths29@ufl.edu, 352-392-1991 ext. 309 Sasha Issenberg (can be reached through Beth Parker beth.parker@us.penguingroup.com, 212-366-2213) View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Grabbing a box of ready-to-eat sushi from the grocery store? Say… Read More
By: Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Fred Southwick southfs@medmac.ufl.edu, 352-392-4058 Keith Schneider keiths29@ufl.edu, 352-871-0440 Patti Gilmer info@mypoolpal.com, 770-532-2034 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Swimming is good, clean summer fun for small children—but University of Florida experts caution that… Read More
