Have questions about safely preparing your holiday meal? Refer to this quick reference for answers to common questions this time of year: Q. Approximately how long should you allow for thawing a frozen turkey in the refrigerator? A. 24 hours ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Cooking a turkey for the holiday meal? Avoid the chance of food-borne illness by watching this Solutions for Your Life video on how to safely prepare a turkey. Photo credit: Brent Reeves/iStock/Thinkstock READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Salmonella bacteria can be found in many different places and in a variety of animal species. Salmonella can most frequently be found in foods such as raw meats, particularly poultry. It can also be transferred to soil, water, and kitchen surfaces ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeHow many of us dine out each week? According to many sources, Americans eat out or consume prepared meals more than 4 times per week. Even worse, Americans spend more of their food dollars on these foods than groceries. This is truly disturbing ... READ MORE
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Commercial poultry is typically vaccinated, but small flock owners rarely vaccinate their birds for a variety of reasons: vaccines are too expensive, the owners are unaware disease is present, or they don’t know where to purchase vaccines. If ... READ MORE
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Although your kitchen may look clean, it can harbor harmful bacteria that can cause colds, foodborne illnesses, and more. If you clean your kitchen appliances routinely, however, you can rid your kitchen of bacteria and keep you and your food ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & LifeBy Dr. Maria Rometo Extension Agent II Thanksgiving is right around the corner, along with all the holiday planning of meals and guest lists. But how do you safely thaw that frozen turkey you purchased a few weeks ago on sale at the grocery ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & LifePhoto courtesy of UF/IFAS Extension University of Florida By Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla County Extension Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice preparing your first holiday meal, make sure you know the safest ways to thaw, prepare, ... READ MORE
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You may wonder whether you need to wash raw foods before you prepare them. While it’s true that certain foods should be washed before they’re eaten, washing other types of foods isn’t recommended. Learn the do’s and don’ts of washing ... READ MORE
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Here's a rundown of what "Sell-by," "Best if Used By (or Before)," and "Use-By" dates mean, so you can enjoy your favorite foods longer and reduce food waste. More... READ MORE
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