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Don’t Be Crummy: Prevent Pest Infestations (Get a FREE Crumb Cleaner!)

by Jackie Lebouitz
May 13, 2026

Ants afoot in your kitchen? Perhaps a cockroach or two crawling across your garage? Or...egad, a rat rifling around your pantry? Well, while these experiences may happen to the best of us on occasion, they are certainly less than welcome. The ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Clean, Home, House, Integrated Pest Management, IPM, Pests, Pgm_Chemicals

Cleanliness and temperature key to safe holiday meals

by Brad Buck
May 13, 2026

Whether you dine on a traditional holiday meal this year – or opt for something more exotic -- keep safety in mind. That starts with shopping and goes through preparing the feast and storing leftovers. We talked to Keith Schneider, a UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Clean, Egg Nog, Food, Food Safety, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Freezer, Holidays, Keith Schneider, Refrigerator, Storage, Temperature, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Healthy Spring Cleaning

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

By Brenda Marty-Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension, Broward County, Extension Agent IV Chris Kilbride, UF/IFAS Extension, Emeritus, Martin County, Extension Agent IV Spring is in the air, time to clean and refresh your surroundings! ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Home Management, UF/IFAS Extension, , Work & Life
Tags: Avoid Trip And Fall Hazards, Benefits Of Cleaning, Cleaning, DeClutter, Engage In Spring Cleaning, Get Help If Needed, Great Benefits Of Cleaning, Healthy Cleaning, Involve The Family In Cleaning, Keep Motivated To Clean, Learn More About Cleaning, Make A Cleaning Checklist, Remove Dust And Allergens, Smaller Tasks, Spring Cleaning

Green Beans – Love the Flavor

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

There are many types of beans! I just did a fun word search puzzle that had so many hidden legume words including calico beans, cannellini, fava, garbanzo, green bean, green pea, kidney bean, lima bean, mung bean, navy bean, split pea, etc. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Agriculture, Broward County, Clean, Extension, Follow MyPlate Guidelines, Food Safety, Gardening, Green Beans, Green Beans And Nutrition, Growing Green Beans, Handwashing, MyPlate, Nutrition And Health, Rinse Canned Green Beans, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County Master Gardeners, Vegetables

Cut the Risk From Your Cutting Boards

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

The use of cutting boards during meal prep is a common practice when engaging in culinary techniques like cutting, slicing, dicing, and chopping. Cutting board options nowadays range from wood to nonporous surfaces such as plastic, glass, marble, ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Campylobacter, Chill, Chopping, Clean, Cleaning, Cook, Cross-contamination, Cut The Risk From Your Cutting Board, Cutting, Cutting Board, Dicing, Food And Illness, Food Safety; Cutting Boards, Food Scientists, Food Vehicle, Foodborne Illness, Harmful Bacteria, Meal Prep, Prevent Cross Contamination, Salmonella, Sanitizing, Separate, Sick, Slicing

Engaging in Food Safety Behaviors Does Matter

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

There has been a renewed emphasis on food safety, handwashing, and other personal hygiene practices with the COVID-19 pandemic. Foodborne illness has been known for years to affect an estimated 48 million people each year with approximately ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bacteria Can Spread Through Cross Contamination, Broward County, Chill, Clean, Cook, Cook Food To A Safe Internal Temperature, Covid-19, Food Borne Illness Reduced, Food Safety, Food Safety Matters, Food Safety; Cutting Boards, Food Thermometer, Foodborne Illness, Handwashing, Keep The Incidence Of Food Borne Illness Low, Personal Hygiene, Separate

Be Aware of the Risks of Eating Raw Oysters

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

Seafood is one of those foods people find delicious and a special treat when dining out. Many cultures have it as a mainstay of their meals. Seafood can be a nutritious part of a well-balanced and varied diet. This blog will focus on ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension,
Tags: Avoid Cross Contamination, Broward County, Check The Certified Shippers Tag On Raw Oysters, Clean, Consuming Raw Or Undercooked Meat, Consuming Raw Oysters, Cook, Cooking Oysters, Eating For Good Health, Eating Raw Oysters, Extension, Food Safety, Food Safety Considerations When Cooking Oysters, Foodborne Illness, High Risk For Vibrio Infection, Immunocompromised People, Maintain Good Health, Prevent Foodborne Illness, Reducing The Risks Of Vibrio Intection, Restaurant Advisories, Risk Associated With Consuming Raw Shellfish, Separate, Symptoms Of Vibrio, Tips For Eating Oysters, Vibrio, Vibrio Infection, Waters Where Oysters Are Cultivated

About World Food Safety Day

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

Food safety can be a big concern and problem in your home and across the world. Practicing the basic principles of food safety is key to avoiding a foodborne illness. We want you to be informed and educated about food safety. In the United ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Change Behaviors, Chill, Clean, Cook, Cook Food To The Proper And Safe Internal Temperature.., FightBAC, Food Safety, Foodborne Illness, Handwashing, How Do I Avoid Harmful Bacteria?, How Do I Keep My Food Safe To Eat?, Keep Food Safe To Eat., Learn About Food Safety., Practice Good Food Safety Techniques., Prevent Foodborne Illness, Separate, World Food Safety Day

Fish and Seafood Safety

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

Introduction I try to eat fish several times during the week. Many organizations have recommended eating seafood twice a week. For example, the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults eat eight ounces of fish or seafood ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching,
Tags: Chill, Clean, Clean And Sanitize Surfaces, Cook, Eat Fish Twice A Week, Heart Health, Keep Cold Foods Cold, Keep Hot Foods Hot, Protein Group, Purchasing Seafood, Seafood Recipes, Seafood Safety, Seperate, The 2 Hour Rule, When To Avoid Raw Seafood

Brighten Your Plate with Blueberries

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
May 12, 2026

Blueberries are a colorful, delicious, and nutritious fruit to include in your daily diet. Their natural sweetness and vibrant hue make them a favorite for all ages. These delicate berries are easy for little hands to handle, making them ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Berries, Blueberries, Blueberry, Broward, Broward County, Clean, Colorful Fruits And Vegetables, Florida, Focus On Fruit And Vegetables, Food Blog Series, Food Safety, MyPlate, MyPlate Food Groups, MyPlate Fruit Group, Nutrition And Health, Nutritional Content Of Blueberries, Prevention, UF/IFAS Solutions