Risk of illness is back in the news with an expanded, nationwide recall of ice cream bars and another recall of frozen buttermilk biscuits. The Mary. B’s products included in the latest recall are all frozen bagged biscuits with ‘Best if used by’ dates BEFORE September 23, 2018 and with the letter ‘M’ immediately after […]
No illnesses have been confirmed, however, check your freezer because some products have still tested positive for Listeria. Here if the full article and list of possible impacted products. https://fyi.extension.wisc.edu/safepreserving/2018/01/16/dozens-of-brands-of-ice-cream-bars-recalled-for-listeria/
There are five germs that cause the majority of foodborne illnesses in the United States. There are other germs that don’t cause as many illnesses, but when they do, the illnesses are more serious and more likely to lead to hospitalization. What Causes Food Poisoning? Many different disease-causing germs can contaminate foods, so there are many different foodborne infections. Researchers […]
Orange Cream bars sold under the Meijer/Purple Cow label are being recalled due to the possibility of product contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Meijer Purple Cow brand Orange Cream bars are being recalled in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Tops brand Orange Cream bars sold in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Vermont are under the same recall. Product was manufactured at […]
Are these electric multi-cookers safe for canning? Unfortunately, the answer is ‘No’. These units have not been tested to ensure that they may produce safe canned food, they are only recommended for cooking. Typically a pressure canner can be used as a pressure cooker, just not the other way around! To find out more, visit: […]
At the start of the new year, the centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the federal Food and Drug Administration announced an investigation into toxic E. coli infections in the U.S. Since November, 58 people in the U.S. and Canada have become ill from a dangerous strain of E. Coli. Two people have died […]
Stay active during the Winter months! This winter has been cold! Brrrr! That doesn’t mean that you can’t stay warm and have fun inside. Make sure you have a play area in your home where the kids can do activities. You would be surprised at how many things you have around the house that can […]
During the holidays, there are lots of delicious foods to choose from. Some of these foods may contain raw or lightly-cooked eggs. Bacteria might be inside some raw eggs, but you can safely enjoy these foods by simply cooking raw eggs and egg-containing foods thoroughly.
¡Viene el invierno! Es hora de abrigarse y también de disfrutar de algunas frutas! ¡Hay muchas actividades para hacer en invierno y especialmente con nieve! Recuerde comprar fruta enlatada en agua o en su propio jugo, aléjese de ese azucar agregado. Compre jugo 100% y recuerde que el jugo de fruta real NO tiene azúcar […]
Winter is coming! Time to bundle up and also enjoy some fruits! There are so many activities to do in the winter time and especially with snow! Remember to buy canned fruit in water or in its own fruit juice, stay away from those syrups. Buy 100% juice and remember that real fruit juice DOES […]
Familias normalmente tienen sobras durante sus cenas de la semana. Durante las tiempos festivos, generalmente hay tantas sobras que las familias pueden hacer otras comidas adicionales con ellos. Antes de que pueda volver a usar esos alimentos, se deben almacenarse adecuadamente. La temperatura importa y la refrigeración importa. Aquí hay una guía sobre cómo almacenar […]
Families typically have leftovers throughout their dinners during the week. During the holidays, there are usually so many leftovers that families can make additional separate meals with them. Before you can use those foods again, they must be stored away appropriately. Temperature matters and refrigeration matters. Here is some guidance on storing those leftovers: How […]
