Have a Safe and Tasty Labor Day!

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By Ikhaeer Howard, Environmental Health Specialist 2

With Labor Day almost upon us, we encourage everyone to continue practicing safe food preparation measures in the midst of having fun. Follow proper cooking and cooling temperature guidelines when preparing your food, and don’t forget to keep the hot foods hot and the cold foods cold.  Don’t let your food sit out for too long, and remember to keep raw meats and their marinades away from cooked meats and other ready-to-eat foods – separate and don’t contaminate!  For more information, please check out the CDC’s food safety tips for your kitchen and grill, as well as the resources found on our own Food Service Applications and Information page. 

CDC Tips for Safe Outdoor Cooking!

Outdoor grilling season is upon us, and it’s important to remember that the shift of food preparation outdoors comes with its own unique challenges.  The CDC’s Get Ready to Grill Safely poster serves as an effective food safety reminder for outdoor cooks as they prepare for their outdoor food festivities.  You don’t want to give E.coli, Salmonella, and their other pathogenic friends an opportunity to spoil the party!

4 STEPS TO FOOD SAFETY WHILE HAVING FUN!

As many will be wrapping up the summer season with Labor Day weekend fun and eats, this is just a reminder to think about food safety while doing so.  Please take a look at this short and to the point video about areas to focus on as we clean, separate, cook, and chill: Every Good Meal Should Start with Food Safety  produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).