food safety
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Preventive Measures Are Important
It seems that sensitization about food has become one of the most important subjects in the world. Despite people thinking that they have vast knowledge of food care, it has become obvious that people are oblivious to the hazardous contents they expose their food to on a daily basis. A recent food article revealed that…
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Re-Usable Bags Safety
Re-usable bags are every shoppers pal. They are cheap, easy to use and discard when their durability friendship ends. However, these bags, when not properly managed, can pose a health risk, besides being pollutants to the environment when discarded. Re-usable bags that come in the form of plastic and cloth are washable and cheap to…
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Food Testing Training Lab Officially Opens
Finally the food safety training lab has come to full application. It has finally been set up officially after being in operation for one year. The International Food Safety Training Lab (IFSTL) was founded to train scientists in different ways to test food safety. This course is open to almost anyone who would like to…
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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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USDA Publicizes New Prevention-Based Measures for Poultry Safety
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have announced new food safety measures that are directed at producers of poultry and their products. The companies dealing in poultry and their products will be required to look into their HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) within a period of…
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Food Safety in the United States
The food handling system in the United States is managed by local, federal and state officials. They are to make sure that the process is organized and well regulated according to the expected standards of delivery and that food related diseases are prevented. Food poisoning outbreaks in the United States are investigated by these officials.…