Summer sausage, kielbasa, bologna, bratwurst: The list goes on and on. There are so many varieties of sausage. How long can you store them — and where? Are they fully cooked or not? The following
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Finnish study estimates STEC cases linked to medium-cooked beef patties
Authorities in Finland have assessed the food poisoning risk associated with medium-cooked ground beef patties made from Finnish meat and served in food service outlets.
Medium-rare or medium-done ground (minced) beef patties are associated with…
Continue Reading Finnish study estimates STEC cases linked to medium-cooked beef pattiesKeep chili warm and cold foods cold; for a safe game day buffet stay out of the danger zone
Safely serving friends and family during the big game is a win for everyone; don’t fumble it this Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you’re ordering delivery or preparing and serving food to guests, the U.S. Department…
Continue Reading Keep chili warm and cold foods cold; for a safe game day buffet stay out of the danger zoneUK food agencies highlight lack of staff in food standards report
Food agencies in the United Kingdom have raised resource concerns in a report on food standards.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) published a report reviewing food standards across the UK.
Continue Reading UK food agencies highlight lack of staff in food standards reportHow Temperatures Affect Food Safety
“Last night, I left cooked roast beef on the counter to cool before refrigerating, but I fell asleep and discovered it this morning. I immediately put it in the refrigerator. Since the meat is cooked…
Continue Reading How Temperatures Affect Food SafetyStudy Raises Infant Formula Preparation Concerns
Many infant formula preparation devices do not produce water hot enough to kill harmful bacteria, according to a study by Swansea University scientists.
Powdered infant formula (PIF) is reconstituted into liquid form by adding water.
Continue Reading Study Raises Infant Formula Preparation ConcernsKeeping food safe after the 4th
As the Fourth of July festivities wrap up, with their delightful meals and barbecues, it’s important to prioritize food safety to protect against foodborne illnesses, especially when dealing with leftovers.
Follow these guidelines to ensure…
Continue Reading Keeping food safe after the 4thEnsuring a safe and healthy Fourth of July celebration with food safety precautions
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with their loved ones, friends, and outdoor cookouts, ensuring food safety is paramount in safeguarding everyone against foodborne illnesses. This Fourth of July, it is important to remember…
Continue Reading Ensuring a safe and healthy Fourth of July celebration with food safety precautionsWas there a ‘Black Swan’ event ahead of the Jack-in-the-Box outbreak 30 years ago?
Several months before this date 30 years ago, a Black Swan event occurred in Japan.
The 67-year-old president of the United States, George H.W. Bush while at a state dinner in his honor hosted by…
Continue Reading Was there a ‘Black Swan’ event ahead of the Jack-in-the-Box outbreak 30 years ago?Focus on shellfish and chicken for summer in New Zealand
Public health officials in New Zealand are reminding people to thoroughly cook collected shellfish to avoid Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection.
New Zealand is in the warmer summer months of the Southern Hemisphere now and in previous such seasons…
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