Avoid Norovirus During the Holidays
People who study foodborne illness don’t get foodborne illness. Right? I thought that because I knew so much about preventing foodborne …
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Local Foods
Making Sure Holiday Meals Are Ready on Time and Handled Safely
I’m one of those people that generally wants to know exactly how to do things the way they’re intended …
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
One characteristic of American culture that I never thought about much until working in food safety is how we …
Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
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