Category: Food Safety

Tailgating Food Safety

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 8, 2015

Tailgating is a popular weekend activity, especially during football season. Spending time with friends and family while eating good food is a fun way to share in team spirit before a game, but you do not want food poisoning to ruin the fun. Whether ... READ MORE

Preventing Foodborne Illness: Norovirus

by Diana Hagan
August 27, 2015

If you have ever had the stomach flu, norovirus was likely the culprit. Norovirus is the most common cause of foodborne illness in the United States and is transmitted through direct person-to-person contact or contaminated objects and food. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Aswathy Sreedharan, Food Science And Human Nutrition Department, Foodborne Illness, Keith R. Schneider, Melissa K. Jones, Rachael Silverberg, Renée Goodrich Schneider

Nutrition & Reducing Fall Risks for the Elderly

by Lisa Krimsky
August 21, 2015

The importance of retaining muscle mass to prevent falls in the aging population is of great importance. This week an article was released in Science News titled “Vitamin D supplements could help reduce falls in homebound elderly.” This ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety

What Does the “USDA Certified Organic” Label Mean?

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 17, 2015

Have you ever spotted an organic label in the grocery store and wondered what it meant? What you saw was the USDA organic seal, which means... (more…) READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Fruits And Vegetables, Organic Foods, Organic Vegetable Gardening, Sustainable Hot Topic, Usda Organic Label

Seguridad Alimentaria: Crucigrama de alimentos do alto riesgo

by Diana Hagan
August 6, 2015

Algunos alimentos pueden causar más enfermedades alimentarias que otros. La leche ó jugos no pasteurizados no son seguros para consumir. Alimentos que no han sido cocinados, como lo son los huevos crudos ó a medio cocinar son ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Elder Nutrition And Food Safety Program (ENAFS), Family Youth And Community Sciences Department, Food Safety, Jennifer Hillan, Linda B. Bobroff, Seguridad Alimentaria Series, Spanish Language

Lionfish: Is It Safe to Eat?

by Diana Hagan
July 28, 2015

Lionfish is not a traditional or likely seafood selection, but growing interest in response to the invasive and increasing abundance has stirred recreational and commercial interest. This prolific, invasive fish is threatening reefs and coastal ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Food Safety, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Florida Sea Grant, Invasive Species In Marine Ecosystems, Seafood Safety, Steve Otwell

Community Gardens and Food Safety

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 27, 2015

Community gardens are spaces where people share the duties and rewards of gardening. These collaborative efforts can be found throughout the country, including Florida. Shared gardens provide gardening opportunities and add beauty to communities. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Community Garden, Food Safety, Garden, Lawn & Garden Hot Topic, Local Foods

Let’s Keep Grilling, but Safely!

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 27, 2015

Beef, grilling, cooking, meat, BBQ. UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones. Summer brings on the craving to grill and that craving continues through the year! Millions of Americans will enjoy grilling as they gather with family and friends. Whether grilling ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Grilling, Keep, Let’s, Living Well In The Panhandle, Safely

Garden Vegetable Delight!

by Lisa Krimsky
July 24, 2015

With the harvest from the garden comes the challenge of ensuring these vegetables are prepared in a nutritious and healthy manner. Don’t get me wrong, I will occasionally serve fried green tomatoes, fried squash or fried okra, but these ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety

FREE DEMO WATER BATH CANNING WORKSHOP

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 22, 2015

UF/IFAS-Leon County Extension Center is offering the public another opportunity for a FREE Demo Water Bath Canning Workshop for those unable to attend the one held in July. This class is for the general public who want to learn basic water ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Canning, Food Preservation, Food Safety, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Upcoming Events/Classes

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