Avoid Norovirus During the Holidays
People who study foodborne illness don’t get foodborne illness. Right? I thought that because I knew so much about preventing foodborne …
Food Safety & Processing
Making Sure Holiday Meals Are Ready on Time and Handled Safely
I’m one of those people that generally wants to know exactly how to do things the way they’re intended …
A Holiday Gift That Shows You Care
Nothing says “I care about you” like giving a thermometer for a holiday gift. No, seriously. A few years ago, after …
Safely Savor the Season at Your Next Holiday Gathering
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Why You Need a Food Thermometer on Thanksgiving
A few years ago, after I started working in food safety, I had this brilliant idea to get my …
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JAN 27 Produce Safety Alliance Grower's Training for the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA)
This one-day training course will be held at the Mountain Horticulture Research and Extension Center in Mills River on January …
Agroecology on-Farm Dinner, 10/7/2017
Join us for delicious food prepared with produce from our farm, farm tours, a grand opening of our new …
Online Food Safety Course for Artisan and Farmstead Cheesemakers
The Innovation Center for US Dairy® (IC) in partnership with North Carolina State University has announced a new online …
Asking Food Safety Questions at the Farmers' Market
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Choosing and Using Edible Flowers
Enjoy the Flavor, Color, and Texture That Flowers Can Bring to Food. “Choosing and Using Edible Flowers” by Cyndi …
Contaminated Ground Beef Linked to E. Coli O157:H7 Outbreak
This Food Safety Infosheet covers a ground beef recall after 11 people became ill due to E. coli. Highlights: Wolverine Packing …
Are Community Gardens a Safety Risk for the Horticulture Industry?
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Six Cases of Campylobacteriosis Linked to Chicken Liver
This Food Safety Infosheet describes an outbreak of campylobacteriosis, the most common bacterial foodborne illness, in chicken livers in …
Barfblog
barfblog.com is where Drs. Powell, Chapman, Hubbell and assorted food safety friends offer evidence-based opinions on current food safety …
North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for Consumers
Take a look at the new North Carolina Blueberry Council Website for consumers. Great information on freezing, storing, and cooking with …
103 Cases of Salmonellosis Linked to NC Church Fundraiser Meal
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Fresh Produce Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Cyclospora infections are often associated with fresh produce, such as raspberries, basil, snow peas and mesclun lettuce. This Food Safety …
Vomiting and Fecal Episodes
This Infosheet offers information on sanitation and clean-up guidelines after vomit or fecal episodes. In 2011, more than 80 …
Outbreak Traced to Beef Stew Held at Room Temperature
Food held at improper temperatures give bacteria time to grow and multiply. This Food Safety Infosheet covers a Clostridium perfringens outbreak …
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