Food Safety
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It is upsetting to think about, but the foods you eat to stay healthy can make you sick. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to protect yourself and your family from foodborne illness. There are things you can do in the grocery store, like avoiding cans that are bulging or jars that have cracks or loose lids. At home, you should
- Be sure that your refrigerator and freezer are the right temperature for storing food
- Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods right away
- Throw away anything that looks or smells suspicious. If you think a food might be bad, don't taste it!
- Wash your hands well before preparing food
- Keep your work area, wash rags and utensils clean
- Cook meats thoroughly
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Food Safety
fda.gov — “Food Safety” View full resource at fda.gov
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2010 at 11:07 am By:
eyeonfda Health Lawyer and Pharma
I did not realize this, but FDA has a Food Safety Widget that provides the latest on recalls. Nice. http://ow.ly/1qGIO
Food Safety
foodsafety.adcouncil.org — “Food Safety” View full resource at foodsafety.adcouncil.org
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IQ Solutions Health Organization and Health Social Media
U.S. Agencies Launch New #FoodSafety Campaign: http://foodsafety.adcouncil.org/. Your thoughts?
Food Safety for Your Family
kidshealth.org — “Why is food safety important? And how can you be sure your kitchen and the foods you prepare in it are safe?” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Recipe for Food Safety - TIME
time.com — “Thanks to new legislation, the U.S. is spending $1.4 billion to inspect a growing number of foreign food sources. But will that be enough?” View full resource at time.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2011 at 2:58 pm By:
Meenakshi Budhraja Gastroenterologist, Physician, Doctor, and Internist
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Recipe for Food Safety - TIME
time.com — “Thanks to new legislation, the U.S. is spending $1.4 billion to inspect a growing number of foreign food sources. But will that be enough?” View full resource at time.com
Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2011 at 1:00 pm By:
RT @TIME: 3,000 people die of food-borne illnesses a year, but the FDA inspects only 1% of the 10 million food imports | http://ti.me/hUjWI5
Food Safety Facts - The Body
thebody.com — “Did you know that there are about 11 million cases of foodborne illnesses in Canada every year? People with HIV can be particularly at risk, so read on to ...” View full resource at thebody.com
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Food Safety Information Council
foodsafety.asn.au — “Food Safety Information Council” View full resource at foodsafety.asn.au
Most Recently Shared on January 31, 2011 at 6:46 am By:
Catherine Saxelby - Foodwatch Nutritionist and Dietitian
Minimising food safety hazards in school & workplace lunch boxes. Food Safet Council http://ow.ly/3N3md
Food Safety Magazine
foodsafetymagazine.com — “Food Safety Magazine” View full resource at foodsafetymagazine.com
Most Recently Shared on October 6, 2010 at 7:00 pm By:
US Pharmacopeia Health Organization and Pharma
USP food experts discuss food quality, infant formula in Oct/Nov issue of Food Safety magazine http://bit.ly/d23muB
Food Safety Magazine
foodsafetymagazine.com — “Food Safety Magazine” View full resource at foodsafetymagazine.com
Most Recently Shared on August 9, 2011 at 5:10 pm By:
US Pharmacopeia Health Organization and Pharma
USP's Markus Lipp on approaches for preventing contamination, adulteration of #food ingredients in Food Safety mag http://t.co/6Rb4wYy
Food safety for... | Facebook
facebook.com — “The Partnership for Food Safety Education wrote: Food safety for toddlers - keep kids... Join Facebook to connect with The Partnership for Food Safety Education and others you may know.” View full resource at facebook.com
Most Recently Shared on April 30, 2010 at 11:41 am By:
ingles Leah McGrath Health Professional
#FF for food safety RT@Fight_BAC Food safety 4 toddlers -http://bit.ly/aSGeuT
Center for Food Safety:
secure3.convio.net — “Center for Food Safety:” View full resource at secure3.convio.net
Most Recently Shared on July 5, 2011 at 11:35 pm By:
USDA planning to approve GM corn w/out proper testing or safety studies. Act to stop the passage: http://bit.ly/pu3WtU
Microwave Food Safety Tips
disabled-world.com — “Information and tips on the importance of food safety while using microwave ovens to cook and defrost food” View full resource at disabled-world.com
Most Recently Shared on August 12, 2010 at 4:22 pm By:
Disabled World Health Advocate and Health News
Microwave Food Safety Tips http://ff.im/-p9pU6
Shopping with Food Safety in Mind
eatright.org — “Food safety starts with food shopping. Whether you prefer a farmer' s market, a grocery store or a club warehouse store, taking simple precautions can help prevent foodborne illness.” View full resource at eatright.org
Most Recently Shared on April 19, 2011 at 7:19 am By:
Mona Jauhar Health Professional
Shopping with Food Safety in Mind: Food safety starts with food shopping. Whether you prefer a farmer's market, ... http://bit.ly/fR5VW2
Food Safety Amendment
tester.senate.gov — “Food Safety Amendment” View full resource at tester.senate.gov
Most Recently Shared on November 18, 2010 at 7:18 pm By:
RT @ObamaFoodorama: Tester now has a "resource page" up: http://tester.senate.gov/foodsafety#S510 #foodsafety #Senate
Center for Food Safety:
secure3.convio.net — “Center for Food Safety:” View full resource at secure3.convio.net
Most Recently Shared on August 19, 2011 at 10:54 am By:
Organic Connections Health Magazine
Tell the EPA what you think about a new strain of GMO corn. http://t.co/jppvNgl #GMO #Corn
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