Safefood Seminars

04/09/2024

Did you know….

Don't let a weakened immune system catch you off guard! ⚠️ Stay alert to signs of foodborne illness and have a plan in place. Here's what you need to know to stay safe. https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/food-safety-older-adults-and-people-cancer-diabetes-hivaids-organ-transplants-and-autoimmune

08/23/2023

Use this chart to follow safe food guidelines for refrigerated food. Keep yourself, family and friends safe!

The "smell test" won’t tell you if food is safe to eat. Save this chart (and your money) by learning these short but safe time limits to keep home-refrigerated food from spoiling! https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/cold-food-storage-charts

07/10/2023

Monday’s Food Safety Tip—😃

Ever pondered the mystery of meaty water – as in, “Why is all this water in meat packaging?” You’re not alone. Dive into the juicy details here and learn why it’s safe to skip the rinse:
https://bit.ly/3CTnZdi

05/16/2023

Are you washing your hands 🙌 correctly?

Are you in the majority or the minority? 97% of people miss this crucial step when washing hands:

1️⃣ Not using warm water
2️⃣ Not enough soap
3️⃣ Not scrubbing for 20 seconds

Comment your answer before reading more!

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The correct answer is not scrubbing for 20 seconds! Next time you wash your hands, try singing this tune 4 times through to ensure a 20-second scrub: "We will, we will WASH YOU." Bonus points if you can resist splashing the mirror on ‘WASH YOU.’

05/15/2023

Enjoy the warm months but keep your food safe!

03/08/2023

Hey friends! March is Frozen Food Month so let’s focus on food safety in our refrigerators and freezers!

DYK - March is Frozen Food Month!
The smell 👃🏽test doesn't tell you if food is OK to eat.
For leftovers, use our refrigerator and freezer storage chart to see how long foods last. https://www.fda.gov/media/74435/download

03/04/2023

Do you know how long food stays tasty in the freezer? Read on below!!

If stored properly, frozen foods can last forever — but taste doesn't. Save this chart to ensure frozen meats retain flavor and texture. Aim to freeze foods at peak quality rather than at the end of their useful life.

03/01/2023

Sharing the “Tip of the week” on fresh chicken!

🐔 Shopping for fresh chicken? Here are some Food Safe shopping tips to keep in mind:

02/18/2023

Keep warm BUT keep your food safe! 🥰

02/11/2023

Almost time to party? Keep your food safe and your family and friends healthy with these tips!

02/11/2023

Keep your family and friends healthy this weekend by following these food safety tips!

Don’t fumble the ball by giving guests food poisoning during the Super Bowl. Make sure to keep perishable food at a safe temperature. https://bit.ly/3XT8FWX

02/09/2023

Urgent recall! See info below if you use Fabuloso!

Colgate-Palmolive is recalling millions of bottles of the all-purpose surface cleaner sold at Walmart and other retailers.