Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing
"The Big Thaw"
Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during "the big thaw." While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. However, as soon...
Important Safety Tips For Using Fireworks This Memorial Day
Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with...
How Food Gets Contaminated – The Food Production Chain
It takes several steps to get food from the farm or fishery to the dining table. We call these steps the food production chain...
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...
An Easy Guide To WIC And The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
An Easy Guide To WIC And The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Affordable, nutritious foods help provide children with all the nutrients they need...
Love Your Local Farmer’s Market? How to Shop Safely This Season
(HealthyExaminer.com) - The local farmer’s market can be a wonderful place to find fresh produce and baked goods while supporting the local economy and...
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
Feasting with family is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these simple tips to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays.
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The Ultimate Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Foreclosed Home
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Mortgage payments are often the bulk of a family’s budget. During times of financial hardship, it’s possible to default on mortgage loans,...
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion 101: How to Stay Safe This Summer
(HealthyExaminer.com) - The summer months may call to mind sunshine, sea breezes, and family vacations, but you’ll need more than sunscreen to keep you...
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...
