Tag Archives: Foodborne illness

Is It Food Poisoning Or The Stomach Flu?

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), even though the American food supply is among the safest in the world, there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses (food poisoning) every year. Which means around 1 in 6 … Continue reading

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5 Tips for Summer Food Safety

Summer is here and one of the top concerns has to be keeping families safe from food borne illness.   Summer means backyard barbecues, block parties, hiking trips, picnics, and all kinds of fun time spent outside.  But all that fun … Continue reading

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Giving Out Gold Stars for Food Safety

In Kindergarten, many teachers use simple rewards like giving out gold stars as a way to reward and acknowledge when students do the right thing or do a good job.  This month, if we were giving out gold stars for … Continue reading

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6 Food Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

Food is one of the most important and memorable parts of many holiday traditions.  The smell of a favorite dish can instantly bring back cherished childhood memories.  While every cook wants to create a memorable meal, we all want it … Continue reading

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Arizona Leafy Greens Week Marks Start of Bountiful Season

Celebration highlighted with Governor proclamation, local grocery partnership In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed Nov. 11-17 Arizona Leafy Greens Week. The week officially kicks off Arizona’s leafy greens season, … Continue reading

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