- Learn
about basic food safety principles applicable to all foods.
Meat
Packaging Materials
Consumers may see packaging as the attractive
and informative container for fresh and
processed meat and poultry. However, because it touches the food,
packaging is considered
an indirect additive. More
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Glossary
of Meat Packaging Terms
Microwave
Oven Safe Cooking - Basics
To make sure foods are prepared safely, special
care must be taken when cooking or reheating
in the microwave. More
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Molds
On Food
When to use and when to discard moldy food.
Includes a chart. More
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Refrigeration
& Food Safety
When guests encounter emergencies and
the meal must be delayed or cancelled, food must
be handled "just right" to remain safe. More
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Safe
Defrosting Methods
Learn about the three safe ways to defrost
food: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in the microwave.
More
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Safe
Food Handling Basics
Lists
safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage; includes a
cold storage chart. More
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Safe
Food Handling For Persons AIDS
Persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) are susceptible to many types
of infection including illness from foodborne pathogens. They
are at higher risk than are otherwise
healthy individuals for severe illness or death. More
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Seniors
Need Wisdom on Food Safet
Knowledge of safe food handling is needed
to help seniors stay healthy.
More
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Slow
Cooker Safety
Used correctly, this countertop appliance
is safe and convenient. More
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Smoking
Meat and Poultry
Where
there's smoke, there's well flavored meat and poultry. Using a
smoker is one method of
imparting natural smoke flavor to large cuts of meat, whole poultry,
and turkey breasts. More
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Spoilage
Bacteria - FAQs
What
are spoilage bacteria? Does
spoilage bacteria make people sick? How
does bacteria
spoil food? More
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Take-Out
Foods
Keep take out and delivered foods safe and
store leftovers properly. Download the SIT (Stuffed
Image Format) for professional printing. More
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Washing
Food
How to prevent cross-contamination; safe
cleaning methods. More
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Water
in Meats & Poultry
Answers
to questions that consumers have asked about water in packages
of fresh meat
and poultry. More
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