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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Food Safety 101

There are benefits to storing foods the right way. In addition to preventing foodborne illness, you also can preserve quality and taste.
Follow these five basic rules:
  • Set your refrigerator temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit and your freezer below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a refrigerator thermometer to ensure temperatures.
  • Store leftovers in airtight, shallow containers (2 inches deep or less).
  • Refrigerate or freeze leftovers within two hours of cooking.
  • Use or freeze packaged items by the "sell-by" or "use-by" date.
  • Store canned goods in a cool area away from light.
September is National Food Safety Education Month. Learn more about food safety at http://www.homefoodsafety.org/.

Information from American Dietetic Association's Tip of the Day

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