Making the Safest Choice

Food Safety & Recalls

When is an Egg “Fully Cooked”?

We know from extensive egg safety advice that pasteurized shell eggs are the ingredient of choice whenever an egg will be served raw or undercooked. But what exactly constitutes “fully cooked”? Salmonella… Keep reading

04/04/13 by Sue Grossbauer, RD

Dynamic Duo: Time & Temperature

There’s a lot of focus on cooking foods to the right temperatures to make them safe. Simple science:  cooking can destroy dangerous bacteria and viruses. Scientists, foodservice experts, and professional chefs like… Keep reading

09/07/12 by Sue Grossbauer, RD

Kids and Egg Safety

Kids can seem healthy, energetic, and resilient. Yet when it comes to food safety, they are extra vulnerable, says the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Take egg safety: Compared with adults, kids… Keep reading

05/31/12 by Sue Grossbauer, RD

Where Are the Germs in Your Kitchen?

Your kitchen may look clean, but are hidden bacteria lurking? The unfortunate truth is that the little microbes that make you sick are invisible to the human eye. The average kitchen is… Keep reading

05/30/12 by Sue Grossbauer, RD

Salmonella Surprises

Pistachios. Pine nuts. Pulp of fruits. Pot pie. What do these foods have in common—besides the letter “P”? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the answer is: Salmonella.… Keep reading

02/02/12 by Sue Grossbauer, RD

Food Safety Update: Organic Eggs Recalled

News broke last week that Minnesota health officials are investigating cases of salmonella poisoning linked to organic eggs. At least six people, both children and adults, became ill between Aug. 12 and… Keep reading

10/24/11 by Chantel Arsenault

Foodborne Illness: Who’s at Risk?

Foodborne illness outbreaks and food recalls are so common today, it can be hard to sort out the facts. What exactly is the risk of foodborne  illness for me—or people I care… Keep reading

10/14/11 by Sue Grossbauer, RD

Food Safety for Summer Picnics and Barbeques

Summer fun is linked with certain foods:  appetizers such as fresh veggies and sour cream dip; potato and pasta salads; grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, marinated chicken breast or pork tenderloin. What do… Keep reading

07/13/11 by Debbie Campbell, RD, LD
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