Food Handling Guidelines

The four main factors to ensuring the safety of your food are:

• Good personal hygiene.
• Food temperature control.
• Avoiding food cross-contamination.
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing of all kitchen equipment used in food preparation.

Summer And Watermelon

Watermelon is the low-calorie perfect diet food. This summer favorite contains fiber, folate, potassium and calcium. It is also rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that protects against certain cancers and osteoporosis. Enjoy this terrific summer treat without the worry of putting on the pounds.

Kitchen Safety Tips When Shopping

• Always shop for frozen and cold products last. Use a cooler for transporting refrigerated items home especially in the summer.
• Don't let juice from raw meat, poultry, or fish drip on your hands, they may contain bacteria. If the juice gets on your hands, wash as soon as possible.
• Try to avoid all unpasteurized milk, juice, eggnog or other fresh foods made with raw eggs.