By: Kendra Zamojski and Laurie Osgood If you lost power or your home was damaged by flooding, the food or water in your home could make you and your family sick. Fridge and Freezer Food Safety After only a few hours without electricity, ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety
You can’t tell by looking if your food is done cooking. Using a food thermometer not only ensures your food is properly cooked to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria, but it also prevents overcooking. Check out this video for more information: https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASNWFCS/videos/vl.3187756837932254/491642101442297/?type=1 Sources: IsItDoneYet.gov Is ... READ MORE
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You have your frozen turkey. Now what? Plan ahead to be sure your bird is safe and ready to cook. Do not thaw your frozen turkey on the counter. All parts of the turkey must be kept at a safe temperature during the thawing process and cooked ... READ MORE
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You get home after a busy day and now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner. You open the pantry and the refrigerator in a search for something to make for dinner. Maybe you can’t find the right ingredients or you don’t feel ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
PSA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wells Water Safety after Hurricane Michael October 22, 2018 To be read on the air or issued in print. After a hurricane, is your well water safe to use? If your private well or septic system was damaged during ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water, Work & Life
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
GAPs Training: Food Safety and the USDA Audit Learn how to develop a Food Safety Record Book to help pass a USDA Farm Audit January 30, 2014 9:00am-2:00pm CST Washington County Ag Center Topics: Introduction To Food Safety & Good Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life