Protect Yourself Against Food Poisoning
Tips to keep your kitchen and your food bacteria-free.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Always wash produce thouroughly.
Dave’s Gourmet Jalapeño BBQ Sauce
Premium barbecue sauce is the base for this semi-homemade grilling staple.
Grilled Vegetable Medley
Toss these veggies on the grill using a grill pan or basket. Add some extra flavor with fresh herbs or dry rub, substituted for salt and pepper.
Although the food industry and the government bear much of the burden for keeping the nation's food supply safe, there are preventive measures that you can take at home.
Here are some common-sense precautions:
- Make sure ground beef and other meats, as well as eggs, are well-cooked before you eat them. Use a food thermometer to check that hamburger and other ground meat are cooked to at least 160F to prevent E. coli.
- Wash raw fruits and vegetables with soap. Pay particular attention to leafy greens as there are lots of crevasses and cracks where E. coli can hide.
- Don't chop vegetables on the same block where you just made beef hamburgers or prepared other meat.
- Keep raw and ready-to-eat foods completely separate.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
- Avoid bruised produce such as tomatoes.
- Make sure all cooking utensils, including meat thermometers and cutting boards, are thoroughly cleaned with soap and hot water after you've handled them.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and hot water.
- Drink only pasteurized milk, juice or cider.
- Drink municipal water that has been treated with chlorine or another disinfectant.
Six Foods You Should Eat to Live a Longer, Healthier Life
Delicious
Digg
Reddit
Magnoliacom
Newsvine
