Cindy Brison MS RD LMNT

12 15 2010

“4-Day Throw Away” Campaign!

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Many consumers don’t realize how quickly food leftovers can become unsafe and cause foodborne illnesses. That’s why a giant, red #4 has arrived with the message “after four days, throw it away!”

The “4-Day Throw Away” campaign, which features the #4 as its mascot, is educating consumers about the dangers of foodborne illnesses and the four-day guideline for eating, freezing or throwing away leftovers. It is funded by a United

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11 10 2010

Let’s Talk Turkey! Safely!

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Thanksgiving is right around the corner—again. My daughter calls it the forgotten holiday. As soon as Halloween decorations come down, Christmas displays in stores come out—and where does Thanksgiving fit in? In our house it is a day to reflect on how grateful we are for everyone and everything we have. And it just happens to also be a BIG food day! Childhood memories of a turkey cooking in the oven, and all the trimmings served to family around a

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09 01 2010

Egg Safety IS All It’s Cracked Up To Be

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Salmonella is a word that cooks do not want to hear. With the recent outbreak, eggs could get a bad name. Interesting enough—the sale of eggs have actually risen since the outbreak. That’s OK! Eggs are the perfect source of protein, and should be a healthy part of everyone’s diet. As far as safety goes, only 1 in 20,000 eggs might contain Salmonella. They say that equals the chances of you getting it once every 85 years! Still—you should handle

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