Preserving Summer Berries
The berry season is upon us. First the strawberries, then raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and many kinds of wild berries such as Oregon grapes, gooseberries and huckleberries. This is such a glorious time of year for the small sweet berries and the products you can make with them. The berries are so wonderful fresh, but if…
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Safe Handling
As you enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables at home, follow these safe handling tips to help protect yourself and your family from food poisoning. It is important to be consistent in practicing safe food handling at home. For more information, go to www.fightbac.org.
Myth: I know my refrigerator is cold enough
Unless you have thermometers built into your fingers, you need to use a thermometer to ensure your refrigerator is at or below 40 °F. And that dial? Important, but it is not a thermometer.
Myth: Cross-contamination doesn’t happen in the refrigerator
Bacteria can survive and some can even grow in cool, moist environments like the refrigerator.
Myth: I left some food out all day, but if I put it in the fridge now, the bacteria will die
Refrigerator temperatures can slow the growth of bacteria, but will not stop the growth of bacteria in food.
Myth: I don’t need to clean my refrigerator produce bin because I only put fruits and vegetables in there
Naturally occurring bacteria in fresh fruits and vegetables can cause cross-contamination in your refrigerator
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