Food Safety
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Cocktails and Liquid Nitrogen
Ever been to a fancy place and decided to have a cocktail? Ever stop to consider the content of what is in your cocktail? Most people believe that a cocktail consists merely of mixed fruits with a little sugar and liquor. However, England recently got a warning that their cocktails may contain some liquid nitrogen.…
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E. Coli on the Rise
It seems that significantly more Canadians are falling ill because of the beef products they produce. Beef was recently recalled because it was suspected to have the E. coli O157 pathogens. The beef was recalled after a few people started to complain of severe diarrhea and stomach pains. The affected people were rushed to the…
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Food Hygiene Importance
Everyone keeps talking about food hygiene and food safety, but lately it seems that all that is tied to food hygiene and safety is outbreaks. There have been many scares of an outbreak of many bacteria. Examples are the beef recall in Canada due to the possibility of the E. coli O157, or the outbreak…
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Food Safety Tips to Look Out For
The food that you eat is one of the things that people need to give most of their attention to as they have a direct impact on the functioning of the body. There are some key tips that you need to check for so that the food you take is well monitored in terms of…
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Top Five Tips for Food Safety When Shopping
Food borne illnesses make far too many people sick. The risk of getting ill from bacteria in food can be reduced and even eliminated through taking steps in handling, shopping, cooking, as well as storage and refreezing foods that will prevent these illnesses. We cannot see harmful bacteria on our food; we can’t even taste…
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Storage Tips for Food Safety
While eggs and raw meats are the main sources of infection-causing microbes, fresh vegetables and fruits can also contain organisms that are food poisoning time bombs. Keeping the foods well stored, whether in pantries or in refrigerators, will go a long way in ensuring food safety. Consider and practice these food storage tips and keep…
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Food Safety Tips During Preparation
Food borne illnesses are becoming more prevalent as more people continue to get sick. The time has come to play our part and minimize the food contamination risk. One of the ways to do this is proper preparation methods that observe proper hygiene standards. Preparation Tips
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Third California Senior Dies from Mushroom Poisoning
Authorities have said that another person has died in California as a result of mushroom poisoning. A care facility for seniors located in Loomis, California, where the people ate the toxic mushrooms, has reported the third death. The person died on Saturday, but the name and other details were not released. The Gold Age Villa…