Food Safety

Preparing the Perfect Picnic
Preparing the Perfect Picnic

As temperatures continue to rise this summer, picnickers are flocking to parks and beaches. Picnics are a great opportunity to enjoy nature, take advantage of the slower pace of summer,…

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Fridge and Freezer Safety Tips: How to safely store food in your freezer
Fridge and Freezer Safety Tips

July is National Ice Cream Month, and sure enough, July’s hot days often see many of us searching our freezers for frozen treats. As we all know, freezers also house…

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MSG: A Brief History
MSG: A Brief History

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer that gives foods a specific savory taste that is also known as “umami.” Although MSG is found naturally in some foods, such as…

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Keeping Food Safe at Your Summer BBQ
Keeping Food Safe at Your Summer BBQ

This weekend marks Memorial Day in the U.S., a holiday generally recognized as the start of summer—and all of summer’s delightful culinary specialties. It’s a season for crisp salads, juicy…

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