The National Food Safety Summit aims to facilitate knowledge, foster cooperation among concerned organizations, and provide an opportunity for the food industry, food safety professionals, academia, and consumers to converge …
Symptoms of food poisoning often include diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach, or nausea. Anyone can get food poisoning, but some groups of people are more likely to get sick and have a …
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Pledge Allegiance to Cleanliness Wash your hands before and after you handle food: Wet your hands with clean, running water, turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing …
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When the nation recognizes the contributions of its older citizens. It’s also a good time to think about things older Adult can do to help maintain their health and vitality. …
Fish and shellfish are an important part of a healthful diet because they contain high-quality protein and other essential nutrients. In fact, a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of …
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Clostridium perfringens bacteria are one of the most common causes of foodborne illness (food poisoning). C. perfringens can be found on raw meat and poultry, in the intestines of animals, and in the …
By now, many of us have heard several times that washing hands with soap and water is an effective way to get rid of germs, including those that cause foodborne …
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The world’s population has rocketed to 7.5 billion – so it comes as no surprise that technology is transforming the food industry to meet ever-increasing demands. The use of tech …
In all seasons one gift no one wants is food poisoning. Unfortunately that item on the non-wish list makes an appearance all too often after holiday meals. While foodborne illnesses …
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