UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
Keeping food at their proper temperatures is critical in preventing the growth of foodborne bacteria. The key is to never let your picnic food remain in the “Danger Zone.” This means between 40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit for… Read More
Many times when we think about outdoor eating, we are grilling our foods. And just like cooking indoors, we need to follow guidelines for cooking on the grill to ensure the foods reach the table safely. Let’s review… Read More
Keeping your food safe from the time you take your food item out of the refrigerator or freezer until you serve the food item on the table takes some food safety awareness Let’s take a look at the… Read More
Food safety always begins with proper hand washing, and this includes the outdoor setting. Washing your hands for 20 seconds and drying them on a clean towel or paper towel is the first step in preventing a food… Read More
Who doesn’t enjoy a summer picnic or barbecue with family and friends? Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy these warm weather events but these events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As… Read More
Join the activities slated for the first World Food Safety Day, this Friday (June 7). Visit the food safety day pages at the United Nations and the World Health Organization web sites to learn the importance of food safety, the keys… Read More
In our final post to this six-part series, we will provide some security considerations as you prepare your home for an extended stay away. Whether you are leaving for a month or several months, you want to protect… Read More
This is the fifth blog post in our six-part series on how to prepare your Florida home if you’ll be away for an extended time. In this post, we will review air conditioning considerations, as well as our… Read More
This is the fourth post in our six-part series on how to prepare your Florida home if you’ll be away for an extended time. We’ve talked previously about what procedures to follow for the kitchen and bath areas…. Read More
Hurricane season is fast approaching, and now is the time to get ready. Whether you’re a long-time resident or someone new to the area, our free, one-hour “Hurricane Preparedness” class will help you brace for the June-November storm… Read More
