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Recent Egg Recall Reminds us about the Basics in Food Safety
Sharing words of appreciation for our nation’s food safety system, Mary Lee Chin, MS, RD, an independent consultant based in Denver suggests that food safety should always be a priority in the home regardless of a nationwide egg recall. “
I’m Going to Have my Omelet and Eat it Too
Since the nationwide egg recall, I’m more in love with the egg. Yes, I said more in love with eggs than ever before. I was thinking about this during my omelet breakfast recently.
From Field to Fork: How Safe is Your Food … Really?
For three years now, consumer confidence in the safety of the American food supply has remained steady with nearly 50% of American consumers rating themselves as confident in the safety of U.S. foods, according to the “2010 Food & Health Survey,” which was recently conducted by the International Food Information Council Foundation.
And, individuals not confident in the safety of food and beverages fell significantly this year, down to 18% from 24% in 2009.
Food borne bacteria danger lurks in reusable grocery bags
Reusable grocery bags, which are good for the environment, are also a potential breeding ground for food-borne bacteria that can pose serious health risks to the public according to a report recently issued by the University of Arizona and Loma Linda University in California.