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Safe Foods for a Picnic
After a long, cold winter, it's nice to be outdoors when the weather starts warming up. Stop by any park in the spring, and you'll see couples and families enjoying an afternoon picnic lunch. Picnics...
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How to Ship Boiled Crawfish
Perishable items such as meat, poultry and fish need special preparation and packaging prior to shipping to prevent spoilage. A safe way to ship boiled crawfish, so it won't be susceptible to bacteria...
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ELISA Kits for Food & Feed Safety
Human food and animal feed can potentially be contaminated with undesirable biological substances such as toxins, growth promoters or even non-biological chemicals such as melamine. An ELISA...
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Water Purification Tips
According to the World Health Organization, unclean water takes the lives of approximately 1.5 million children under the age of 5 every year. Because of the health risks and possible diseases that...
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Iowa Food Sales Regulations
In the state of Iowa, any establishment that sells food for human consumption needs a license. This license requirement is for home-based food and commercial businesses. The costs vary and are based on...
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How to Kill Salmonella Germs
How your prepare your eggs, meats and veggies can make the difference between a delicious meal and four to seven days of diarrhea, vomiting and possible hospitalization. According to the Center for...
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How to Store Cream Puffs
Cream-filled pastries such as cream puffs can cause food poisoning if improperly stored. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 48 million Americans suffer food-borne illnesses each year....
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How to Pack Fruits and Vegetables
Properly packaging fruits and vegetables is crucial in transporting them to markets and consumers. With more than 1,500 different types of packages used for storing produce in the U.S., container...
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How to Sanitize Food Grade Plastic Buckets
A food grade plastic bucket is not just any plastic bucket; it is specifically manufactured with plastic that will not leak harmful chemicals into the food that it will contain. Like many plastics,...
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How to Thaw Chicken Breasts
To reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses, chicken must be cooked, handled, refrigerated and thawed properly. According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service, chicken should never be defrosted on...
View ArticleProblems With Plastic Drinking Containers
Plastic water bottles have their benefits. They are very convenient and allow you to transport water safely from place to place. However, there are disadvantages to using these containers. Chemicals...
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The Source of Food Poisoning
Food-borne illnesses are caused from eating and digesting contaminated foods. There are many sources of food poisoning. Some may come from simply not putting food away in a timely manner after...
View ArticleThe Dangers in Reusing Plastic Water Bottles
Many people reuse their plastic water bottle without considering the possible health effects. Even with what appears to be proper cleaning, reusing a water bottle has its disadvantages.
View ArticleThe Effects of Using Sugar Substitutes
Artificial sweeteners appear in a multitude of products on consumer shelves, and confusion and fear regarding the safety of these items is widespread. Non-profit organizations as well as government...
View ArticleAbout OSHA Food Service Regulations
OSHA regulations regarding sanitation can be found at OSAH.gov, under regulation 1910.141. These standards cover sanitation regarding restrooms, showers, employee eating areas and changing rooms,...
View ArticleHow to Sterilize Plastic Pop Bottles
When reusing plastic bottles for drinking water or other beverages it's important to sterilize the containers before drinking out of them again. This can help remove harmful bacteria from the surface...
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How Long Will Shrimp Stay Fresh in the Refrigerator?
Perishable foods, particularly meat and fish, have a relatively short shelf life once they have been thawed. It's best to consume these foods as quickly as possibly in order to reduce the possibility...
View ArticleHow to Sterilize Utensils
Sterilizing utensils is necessary for safe food handling practices. This is particularly true when you are using knives or other utensils when preparing raw meats and vegetables. Avoiding...
View ArticleHow to Destroy Botulism Toxin in Low Acid Foods
Botulism is a serious food-borne illness characterized by paralysis and death if untreated. It is caused by a toxin created by the clostridium botulinum bacteria. Four cases of botulism linked to...
View ArticleMonosodium Glutamate Dangers
Monosodium glutamate or MSG has long been in the news along with other additives containing excitotoxins. Voraciously studied, reports on MSG vary regarding the degree of health dangers it poses....
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