It’s something we all hopefully learned as children and carry with us now into adulthood: washing our hands often and properly. But I’m sorry to say that we’ve probably all witnessed numerous instances of people leaving the restroom, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety
Do you ever see what you think is what you’re looking for in the very back of your freezer – the freezer that resembles an archeological dig in an iceberg? As you reach for the wanted item, half of everything else falls out onto your kitchen ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFEDefrosted on the counter, prestuffed, slow-baked, partially cooked, stored whole without carving...? If any of these situations sounds like your usual Thanksgiving dinner preparation plans, you may be putting your turkey in jeopardy. Mistake ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFEMore and more locals and visitors to the Gulf coast are interested in purchasing fresh local seafood. Escambia County Extension Agents Dorothy Lee and Rick O'Connor will be presenting a program entitled FLORIDA SEAFOOD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS where ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife, WORK & LIFEIn the December issue of the Florida Aquaculture the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services posted an update article on this topic. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tests seafood harvested from the ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources, Water, WildlifeGame Day Food Safety Tips February 2, 2013 Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of the year for food consumption. Super Bowl parties feature food, fun, food, and more food—lots of finger foods , dips, beverages, casseroles, and ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, WORK & LIFE
This may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh seafood ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural ResourcesThis may sound like a fish story, but it’s true! People are eating more fish and shellfish than ever before! While seafood has always been popular in the South as a whole, no area is more graciously endowed with an abundance of fresh ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Natural Resources
To avoid the possibility of foodborne illness, fresh eggs must be handled carefully. Even eggs with clean, uncracked shells may occasionally contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause an intestinal infection. The U.S. Food and Drug ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & NutritionTo avoid the possibility of foodborne illness, fresh eggs must be handled carefully. Even eggs with clean, uncracked shells may occasionally contain bacteria called Salmonella that can cause an intestinal infection. The U.S. Food and Drug ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition