Food Safety - Preventing Foodborne Illness

• How can I prevent foodborne illness?
• Are some foods more likely to cause foodborne illness than others?
• What are the symptoms of foodborne illness?
• Can the symptoms of foodborne illness be mistaken for the flu?
• Is irradiated food safe? How is it labeled?
• Why is it important to use a cooking thermometer?
• Why is Raw Milk Dangerous?
• How long can leftover food be left out of the refrigerator?
• How often should you sanitize your kitchen sink drains and disposal?
• What is the proper temperature for your refrigerator?
• What is the best way to clean kitchen counters?
• How should you select and use cutting boards?
• What is the safest way to defrost meat, poultry, and fish products?
• Why should some people avoid eating raw oysters?
• Should I wash raw meat, poultry, or seafood before cooking it?
• Do I have to cut off the government grade or inspection stamp on meat before cooking it?
• If cooked meat and poultry look pink, does it mean that the food is not done?
• What gives a slice of ham an iridescent sheen? Is this a sign of food spoilage bacteria?
• How does marinating tenderize meat?
• Why should not I taste a sample of cookie dough before baking it?
• Can you believe the food safety reports that you read and hear in the media?

• What are the bacteria that cause foodborne illness?
• What types of food poisoning are associated with seafood?
• If spores can survive cooking, freezing, and some sanitizing measures, how can spores be prevented from the start?
• Do all toxins in food survive the cooking process?
• If a person who was infected by Salmonella typhi begins to feel okay, does this mean he or she has stopped shedding the bacteria?
• Is it true that some viruses are resistant to heat and cold? If so, what food safety precautions should customers take?
• What's the difference between viruses and bacteria?
• What information is the government giving to customers with regard to Listeriosis?
• How can I safely handle refrigerated ready-to-eat foods to avoid Listeriosis?

Food Safety - Preventing Foodborne Illness