(This article by Diane Wright Hirsch, MPH, RD, a food-safety educator with the University of Connecticut Extension, was published here on Dec. 30, 2014, and is reposted with permission.) Food
The always unpleasant and sometimes devastating effects of foodborne illness are often compounded by the knowledge that the illness could have been prevented. Basic actions in the kitchen during preparation
Want tips on safely preparing a meal for your family at home? View this video from the International Food Information Council Foundation for information on how to “Be Food Safe” by cleaning, separating, cooking, and chilling.
Ground Beef: the Most Popular Meat
Ground beef patties are the most popular beef item for United States consumers; nearly 12 billion hamburgers were consumed by Americans in 2007 (3)