E. COLI OUTBREAK UPDATE: 102 ill people now reported from 23 states. CDC’s advice remains the same: Do not eat, sell, or serve romaine lettuce from the Salinas growing region. If you don’t know or can’t tell where the lettuce is from, don’t eat it. https://t.co/sZvP3yMmqV
Happy Spring! 🌻🌞🌦️
Stay clear of foodborne bacteria this season. Start by decluttering your fridge. Use this guide to reduce food spoilage & risk of foodborne illness this spring! https://t.co/178k4alsTS
World Cancer Day is today. Having cancer can make you more susceptible to foodborne illness. Practice #foodsafety by being vigilant when handling, cooking & consuming foods.
Each day I try to learn a few new facts regarding nutrition. Here’s 2!
- High levels of Calcium in the blood may be indicative of pre-cancer status.
- If you want to learn how to can foods, those of low acid (pH of 4.6 or higher) need to be preserved via pressure canner!
Can someone pls tell me what the FOCUS-PDSA performance improvement model is? I haven’t heard of it and I’m getting bombarded with practice questions about it! #dietitian#RDN#RD#nutrition
Take a look at this link from USA Today (this is a reliable resource for this particular article) regarding levels of heavy metals in juices advertised for children. Some contain harmful levels of lead!
https://t.co/W5msyc08ne
#DYK using a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of a food is the only way to ensure it's reached a safe temperature and is done cooking? 🥩🍗🍔 Here's how to choose, use and place a food thermometer: https://t.co/Obh15KsLE1 #eatright#foodsafety
Handwashing is necessary in preventing many types of illness. In our recent study we asked participants to prepare a meal & 97% of participants did not successfully complete handwashing. Ask yourself - are you handwashing properly? #GlobalHandwashingDay