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Detective Foodsafe on the case to protect you and your family from becoming victims of food poisoning!

Joined April 2017
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Precision matters. Overcook it, and Easter dinner's a disaster. Undercook it, and you risk foodborne illness. Play it safe and save this guide! fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/sa…
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Replying to @FeedingAmerica
Thank you for celebrating nutrition and dietetic professionals with us for #NationalNutritionMonth and ensuring they have #ASeatAtEveryTable!
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Two ways to thaw, safe and sound – fridge or cold water, don’t mess around! #ThanksgivingFoodSafety 🦃 bit.ly/3NT9w6o
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#FDA recently released a factsheet on the 2022 #FoodCode definition and requirements for “in-shell product,” which is a sub-category of molluscan #shellfish that requires special parameters for safe handling. 👉 MORE: brnw.ch/21wEl5T #foodsafety #foodindustry #seafood
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Question: can I wear fake eyelashes? Answers: ServSafe recommends that employees do not wear false eyelashes when handling food because they fall off into the food and become a physical hazard. #FoodSafetyTip
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Symptoms of foodborne illness could develop a whole week after eating a contaminated product. Know the signs. Follow the steps! Head over to → fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/fo… #FoodSafety
A10: If you love eggnog but are #dairyfree, you must try velvety-smooth @LoveMySilk Nog. It’s the perfect soymilk alternative to get your eggnog fix! bit.ly/2YNd2t5 #vegan #HolidayHacks
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The 1st step to safe food is to CLEAN: ▶ Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap & water ▶ Clean counters, utensils & cutting boards with warm soapy water – then sanitize! #FoodSafety
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Cooking a frozen turkey for #Thanksgiving this year? Don’t forget to plan time for it to thaw! Allow 24 hours for every 4-5 pounds.
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Friday Freebie! The first 40 people to reply with their name and email will get a chance to preview and review my book! Sign up now and receive a free review copy of the book before it’s available for sale!” 🫐🍎🍑🍤🥗🫑🥒🥦🫐🍎🍑🍤🥗🫑🥒🥦 #healthyeating #cookbook #recipes
#COVID19 & flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses that can have similar symptoms, but they are caused by different viruses. Use this chart to learn some of the similarities and differences. For more info on COVID-19 & flu, visit: bit.ly/2LxknGF.
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🐧 School food safety tip #3: Be cool! Use an insulated lunch bag. Put frozen ice packs on the top and bottom of your food if it's heading out the door. The goal is to keep perishable food below 40 degrees F until the lunch bell rings. ❄️ #schoolsafety #foodsafeGA
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Food storage for #foodsafety tips in this recipe book! Check it out!
Looking for a #cookbook that makes healthy cooking easy with tips to manage #diabetes, make your kitchen work for you and prepare meals fast!? The One-Pot Diabetes Cookbook now available at affiliate link: ow.ly/rlcE50wRGvj
🤔 | #DYK | To improve food safety, a multitude of different professionals are working together, making use of the best available science and technologies. #FoodSafety is everyone's business. Join us on #June7. Support #WorldFoodSafetyDay🍏 ➡️ bit.ly/WorldFoodSafetyDay
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E. COLI OUTBREAK from gound beef; 109 illnesses in 6 states. No brand identified yet. If preparing ground beef, cook thoroughly to kill germs and wash hands, kitchen surfaces with soap and water after touching raw meat. go.usa.gov/xmaKj
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Time to get #cleaning #FoodSafety Basics We Can Use to Prevent #FoodPoisoning |#Detective Foodsafe - goo.gl/NpsAiv #disinfect #germs
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USDA wants to know how to teach consumers about food safety practices - share your feedback and change the game! foodsafetynews.com/2019/03/u…
Have you experienced foodborne illness, which is more commonly known as food poisoning? Experts are now saying what was once brushed aside as "stomach flu" is really foodborne illness,... nutritionforthehealthofit.co…
Complaints about 'extraneous materials' prompt nationwide sausage recall foodsafetynews.com/2018/12/c… #foodrecalls