It's important to be aware of the way you're storing and handling your food to avoid foodborne illnesses. Food recalls, foodborne illnesses and outbreaks have been in the news quite a bit lately. To avoid getting sick, we first have to understand what bacteria needs to flourish and taint our food. Remember the following to keep your food safe:
To keep foods safe, remember to keep foods out of the Temperature Danger Zone, and if your food sits out, make a habit of getting your cold food in the refrigerator within two hours. Your hot food should be cooled quickly and put away in that timeframe as well. For more information on food safety contact Michigan State University Extension, your local MSU Extension office. This article was published by Michigan State University Extension. For more information, visit https://extension.msu.edu. To have a digest of information delivered straight to your email inbox, visit https://extension.msu.edu/newsletters. To contact an expert in your area, visit https://extension.msu.edu/experts, or call 888-MSUE4MI (888-678-3464). Did you find this article useful?This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by: Related information
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