Handwashing for Food Safety
Inadequate handwashing has been identified as a contributing factor to foodborne illness, especially when preparing raw meat and poultry. Hands can move germs that...
The New Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. FDA is requiring changes to the Nutrition Facts...
How to Qualify for a Medicare Savings Program
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Medicare insurance typically includes coverage for medical care, special procedures, hospitalizations, and prescription drugs for qualifying members. Individual premiums and coverage vary...
Turkey Basics: Handling Cooked Dinners
Take-out Dinners Hot from the Oven
Eating Within 2 hours?
Pick up the food hot — and keep it hot. Keeping food warm is not enough....
The Key to Food Safety When Packing a Lunch
As the school year kicks off, it's time for a crash course in lunchbox food safety. Here's a study guide to help you keep...
Tips for Meal Kit and Food Delivery Safety
Home-delivered groceries, subscription meal kits, and mail-order food can be convenient. Make sure food safety is part of the package, too. Home-delivered food must...
US Gov Launches Heat.gov to Help Communities Battle Heatwaves
Today, the Biden Administration through the interagency National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) launched Heat.gov, a new website to provide the public and decision-makers with clear,...
How You Can Help Solve Foodborne Outbreaks
Did you know you can help disease detectives find and solve foodborne disease outbreaks? Learn some ways you can help protect others from getting...
Have Children? You Could Qualify For Additional Nutrition Assistance
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Did you know that there are programs available to help families with children afford nutritious food? These programs include meal service and...
Social Security’s 3 Main Assistance Programs
(HealthyExaminer.com) - It’s common knowledge to most Americans that the US government provides retirement income from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSA also...
