September 25, 2019
The USDA’s glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms has 20 items from “basted or self-basted” to “young turkey” and includes “natural,” “no hormones” and “organic.” What do they all mean? Here’s some background and perspective on labels in general and one – no antibiotics added – in particular. Other resources are available as well that will help you the next time you’re at the supermarket shopping for meat.
January 16, 2019
Why should you care about vaccine use on farms? You might be surprised by the link to food safety, not to mention animal welfare. I just posted a new video sharing more about vaccines and link to it in my latest blog.
December 5, 2018
If you are in charge of cooking for the holidays, you have the power to guard against illness that affects 76 million people every year. A few simple food safety steps will help protect your family and friends. One of the simplest: cooking to the proper temperature. Here’s a free guide you can download and keep handy in your kitchen.
