food safety
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Not So Green – Reusable Grocery Bags
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has opened an official probe into reusable grocery bags, following a reports that found retailers are selling bags containing elevated levels of lead. It appears that reusable grocery shopping bags are friendly to the environment, but not so friendly to your health. Bags sold at major retailers such as:…
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Washing Your Chicken Before Cooking May Not Be the Best Thing To Do
As a big part of the American population eats a lot of chicken, knowing how to handle it properly before cooking may prove to offer more food safety to consumers. Food experts have come up with a few food safety tips in order to make chicken (and other raw meats), as well as the kitchen,…
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Food Safety Tips from the USDA in Case of Power Outages and Flooding
The United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety & Inspection Service has issued recommendations to those states that have been affected by the recent powerful storms that have hit the country. Residents who are in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi and all other parts of the Midwest are advised to follow these recommendations in order…
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The Increasing Application of Rapid Testing in Global Food Safety
New research has reported that there is an increasing demand for rapid microbiological testing in the food industry. One possible cause for this development is the food manufacturers’ discontent and disappointment over the current quality control methods that are being implemented. These food companies are turning to automated tests that produce fast results to determine…
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Consumers Now More Convinced About How Safe Their Food Is
A recent survey has shown that consumers are now giving the matter of food safety the attention that it deserves. Results of the survey suggests that consumers are taking the matter of food safety into their own hands. According to a report titled “U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends,” half of the respondents who were surveyed answered…
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Pacific Cheese Co.
Pacific Cheese Co. is a leading natural cheese supplier in the U.S. The company is currently headquartered at Hayward, California. History Pacific Cheese Co. was founded by June and Ray Gaddis in 1970. The company started with only five employees and was just operating as a small brokerage for cheese. After a few years, the…
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United States Foodservice Continues to Advocate for Food Safety
The United States Foodservice, a leader among food distributors in America, continues to strongly advocate the implementation of food safety programs to protect the whole of America’s food chain. Just this week, U.S. Foodservice’s Senior Vice President, Jorge Hernandez, delivered a presentation on food safety entitled “Food Safety from Farm to Fork.” The presentation was…
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Food Shelf life
The shelf life of food is the duration of time that it is given before it is considered to be unsuitable for consumption. It is the amount of time that is recommended for food, beverages, medicines and other perishable goods to be stored and consumed before it becomes dangerous or harmful to the body. Factors…
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