Food Safety Articles

• Preserving Your Food: Cross-Contamination, Thawing and Reheating
  Even the best-planned meal can turn disastrous if proper precautions are not taken in the handling, thawing and heating of food.
  
  
• What Do Food Expiration Dates Really Mean?
  Most products are dated with recommendations for when they should be purchased or consumed.
  
  
• Chilling Foods to Prevent Bacteria
  Store foods properly or throw them away
  
  
• Additives in Meat and Poultry Products
  Food additives preserve and keep meat and poultry from spoiling and protect them from bacterial contamination.
  
  
• Dieting and Kids
  Diets based on food and nutrient deprivation are a great risk for children.
  
  
• Food Safety and Kids
  Bacteria can grow rapidly on any perishable food and lead to food poisoning.
  
  
• Preventing Eating Disorders: Parents are the Key
  Young people face great pressure -- from peers and popular culture -- to diet.