How Temperatures Affect Food and Cause Foodborne Illness
How Temperatures Affect Food Have you ever left a gallon of milk or some cooked foods sitting out on your counter for too long (perhaps all night) and just put it back in the fridge to eat or drink later on? Food lingering outside the fridge is NOT safe to consume. Are you in the […]
Shellfish + Foodborne Illness: What to Know to Prevent Sickness
Shellfish & Foodborne Illness What you need to know to prevent sickness Like any other food, shellfish—including shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops—must be handled and cooked properly so it’s safe to eat. But, because consuming raw shellfish is common and can do harm to your health, we’re diving into this topic to […]
Your Guide to Safe Grilling this Summer
Your Guide to Safe Grilling this Summer With grilling season heating up, Stop Foodborne Illness is right on top of what you need to know to keep your summertime grilling both safe and delicious. The smoky smell of the grill full of your favorite meats—chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, steaks, and ribs. Nothing says summer quite […]
Brown Bag It: 14 Tips for Packing Safer Lunches
Brown Bag It 14 Tips for Packing Safer Lunches Whether it’s August and back to school time for kids, or you’re just trying to save a little cash by packing your own lunch — just about everybody will “brown bag it” at one time or another! At Stop Foodborne Illness, that means it’s time for […]
Safe School Lunches for Your Kids
Safe School Lunches for Your Kids Kid-friendly ways to be food safe at school Brown Bag It: Pack a Safe Lunch Safe School Lunches for Your Kids Food Safety & School Cafeteria Lunches Now, for children who eat their lunch through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), it’s important to teach them ways they can […]
What’s the Big Deal with Pasteurization?
What’s the Big Deal with Pasteurization? Why is pasteurized the safest option for foods like eggs, dairy, juices, and more? About Raw Milk When you hear the word “pasteurized,” do you know exactly what it means? And, more importantly: Do you know why pasteurized is the safest option for foods like eggs, milk, juices, and […]
Pets Are Like Family & We Want to Keep Them Safe
Pets are Like Family Too Just like us, pets are at risk of food poisoning. Just like us, pets are at risk of food poisoning. Do you treat your furry friend like family? Just like us, pets are at risk of food poisoning. If you’re a pet owner, you probably treat your furry friend like […]
