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How Pink Can My Pork Be?
Last night my hubby cooked a pork loin roast — I love when he cooks me dinner. The recipe said to cook the meat until the internal temperature registers 140 to 145°F, and while the meat rests the temperature will rise another five to 10 degrees. He did this, and the pork was pink running with pink juices.
7 Food Safety Tips For the Fourth of July
Fourth of July is all fun and games — until someone gets food poisoning! OK, while that may not be your biggest concern this holiday, don't forget food safety when making salads and moving meat from the kitchen to the 'cue. Here are a few important rules to remember.
Do You Eat Foods Past Their Expiration Date?
With different foods being recalled almost every other month, food-borne illnesses are on everyone's mind a bit more. We use those expiration dates stamped on boxes, cans, and containers as guidance of what to toss and what is safe to eat. Since money is tight, folks are relying on the sniff test more than the printed "sell-by" date.
When Should You Toss the Food in Your Home?
When it comes to food expiration, it can be tough to know what to trust: your sense of smell or the use-by date on a product. Both can be helpful guidelines, but there are general time frames that certain foods remain safe for consumption. Make your life a little easier by understanding these umbrella guidelines.
COOL News! Food Labeling Law Goes Into Effect
Do you know where your avocado is from? That question is easier to answer now as the new food labeling law goes into effect this week. The so-called COOL law requires producers of fresh meats, many fruits and vegetables, and assorted other products to state clearly on packages where the food originates.
How Much Do You Know About Food Safety
There are a lot of misconceptions out there and when it comes to food safety, you want to be in the know. Take this quiz and see if your knowledge is up to snuff.
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Tainted Tomatoes Now in 30 States: Are You Avoiding Them?
Unfortunately, the salmonella tainted tomato problem is growing, and reported cases have been found in 30 states now, including Pennsylvania and New Hampshire. Six cases have been reported from New York City raising the total number of confirmed cases to 383, and counting. Forty-eight people have been hospitalized after eating these unsafe veggies, and now the FDA is saying it may be "impossible to trace the ultimate source of the tainted tomatoes."
The Lifespan of Leftovers
I'm sure with all the holiday parties you've been throwing and attending, your fridge must be filled with leftovers. Cooked meats, side dishes, soups, and salads galore. I love having leftovers because it makes eating a healthy meal quick and easy.
What's the Deal With Seitan?
There are so many meat alternatives out there, which is wonderful for vegetarians. There are tofu turkey, tempeh bacon, and seitan chicken nuggets. Tofu and tempeh are both made from soybeans, but seitan is actually made out of wheat gluten.
Can You Handle It? Food Safety Quiz
When it comes to storing and cooking food, do you know the facts...off the top of your head? Test your knowledge of the everyday issues and see.
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