A monthly cleaning is recommended with hot soapy water. You can additionally sanitize the bins with 1 tablespoon of chlorine bleach in one gallon of warm water. Air dry or pat dry with paper towels. Why do the bins need to be cleaned regularly? They can harbor salmonella, listeria, yeast, and mold which could make … Read More
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According to recent USDA research, it was found: That 28% of people did not even attempt to wash their hands before handling food. That 60% of kitchen sinks were contaminated with germs after participants washed or rinsed poultry. It is unnecessary to wash poultry before cooking. Heat will kill any harmful substances, whereas washing is … Read More
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To make food dates more useful to shoppers, more brands have adopted the USE BY and BEST IF USED BY dating system to prevent the consumption of unsafe food and to prevent food waste. Even with this more universal approach to food dating shoppers are confused. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition … Read More
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We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. VEO Active Probiotics Surface Cleaner uses new ingredient technology to biodegrade dirt and grime microscopically, deep within the cracks and crevices of surfaces, offering up to 72 hours of protection. This … Read More
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We enjoy trying new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Fab Slabs, naturally antibacterial wooden cutting boards, are made in Australia from salvaged Camphor Laurel logs. Camphor Laurel wood is tight-grained with small pores which reduces the accumulation of liquids and … Read More
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Bacteria and other microbes can grow almost anywhere in your kitchen. Wash all surfaces that come into contact with food with hot, soapy water. One in 6 Americans gets food poisoning each year. Cooking meat to a safe internal temperature kills harmful bacteria that could make you sick. Use a food thermometer to make sure your … Read More
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Children, older adults, and those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk for foodborne illness. Washing or rinsing raw meat and poultry can increase your risk as bacteria spreads around your kitchen. After rinsing raw poultry 60% of sinks still had bacteria on their surface. Plus, not washing your hands for 20 seconds immediately … Read More
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Why flour? Flour is a raw agricultural product that does not undergo any processing to prevent contamination until it is combined with other ingredients and cooked. Harmful organisms can contaminate the grain while it is in the field or at steps during flour production. The harmful bacteria are killed when food made with flour is … Read More
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Fewer than half of high school teens understand basic food safety techniques to avoid foodborne illness. High school kids will be the next generation of food handlers, whether they are making food at home, working in a supermarket, or getting their first job in a quick-service restaurant. It is important for teens to understanding basic … Read More
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