Food Safety

Safe Ways to Handle and Prepare Eggs?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Eggs that have been treated to destroy Salmonella - by in-shell pasteurization, for example - are not required to carry safe handling instructions. Buy eggs only if sold from a refrigerator or refrigerated case. Refrigerate promptly.

Slow Cookers and Food Safety
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Opening the front door on a cold winter evening and being greeted by the inviting smells of beef stew or chicken noodle soup wafting from a slow cooker can be a diner's dream come true. But winter is not the only time a slow cooker is useful.

Can Your Kitchen Pass the Food Safety Test?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What comes to mind when you think of a clean kitchen? Shiny waxed floors? Gleaming stainless steel sinks? Spotless counters and neatly arranged cupboards? They can help, but a truly clean kitchen - that is, one that ensures safe food - relies on more

Listeria Contamination in Foods
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a harmful bacterium that can be found in a variety of foods. In pregnant women, L. monocytogenes-caused illness can result in miscarriage, fetal death, or severe illness or death of a newborn infant.

Why Is It Important To Use A Cooking Thermometer?
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
One of the critical factors in fighting food-borne illness is temperature. Bacteria grow slowly at low temperatures and multiply rapidly at mid-range temperatures. To be safe, a product must be cooked to an internal temperature high enough to destroy

Risks Associated With Raw Sprouts
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Because of reports of increasing numbers of illnesses associated with consumption of raw sprouts, the Food and Drug Administration is advising all persons to be aware of the risks associated with eating raw sprouts (e.g., alfalfa, clover, radish).

Food Safety for People With AIDS
by USDA
The human body ordinarily is well-equipped to deal with these bacteria, but individuals with weakened immune systems - such as those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and those infected with the human immunodefiency virus (HIV)

Seniors Need Wisdom on Food Safety
by USDA
Knowledge of safe food handling is needed to help seniors stay healthy. It's important to understand the effect of pathogens and other microorganisms on elderly bodies. The best preventative is understanding the safeguards necessary to remain free from

Food and Drug Interactions
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Medicines can treat and cure many health problems. However, they must be taken properly to ensure that they are safe and effective. Many medicines have powerful ingredients that interact with the human body in different ways, and diet and lifestyle can