Food Safety Infosheet Highlights: - Handwashing after handling animals, even cute ones, reduces risk of illness.  Children can get sick by touching birds and then putting their hands directly in their mouths or touching food. - Eggs can carry Salmonella and need to be cooked to 145°F for 15 seconds to reduce risk, or until the yolk sets.

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.

- Recalled papayas have been sold by Agromod Produce Inc. under multiple brand names: Blondie, Yaya, Mañanita, and Tastylicious. - Cut papaya held between 75°F and 80°F temperature has been shown to support the growth of Salmonella within 6hrs. - Fresh cut papaya has been linked to two previous Salmonella outbreaks (Australia 2006-07; Singapore, 1996).

Food Safety Infosheet Highlights: - Tornados and storms can cause power outages and lead to food safety concerns - With the door closed, food in most freezers will stay below 41° F for up to 3 days. - Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to maintain the cold temperature.