August 2011

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    Recovering from a storm: home garden flooding

    Posted: August 31st, 2011 - 2:03pm

    Infosheet Highlights:

    - Flooding can lead to increased food safety risks associated with garden-grown produce. - Flood waters can contain pathogens and toxins; if a garden has been submerged by flooding it is possible that human pathogens have been introduced into the system.

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    Be ready for storms, Hurricane Irene edition

    Posted: August 23rd, 2011 - 4:17pm

    Food Safety Infosheet Highlights: - Place a thermometer in your fridge and freezer. - Have a tip-sensitive digital thermometer ready to check foods. - Have items that don’t require refrigeration and can be eaten cold or heated on an outdoor grill. - Freeze containers of water for ice and to help keep food cold in the appliances.

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    One death and over 100 ill with salmonellosis linked to ground turkey

    Posted: August 12th, 2011 - 10:36pm

    Benjamin Chapman http://bites.ksu.edu/sites/default/files/foodsafetyinfosheet-8-12-11.pdf The newest food safety infosheet, a graphical one-page food safety-related story directed at food businesses, is now available at www.foodsafetyinfosheets.com Food Safety Infosheet Highlights:

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    One death and over 100 ill with salmonellosis linked to ground turkey

    Posted: August 12th, 2011 - 1:24pm

    - Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation has recalled over 36 million lbs of ground turkey products - Over 30 products have been recalled; All bear the number P-963 inside USDA inspection mark - Ask suppliers about pathogen control measures. - Cook all poultry to 165°F, measured with a digital tip-sensitive thermometer.

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