Adam Ghering from the USDA calls into It Takes 2 on KFGO “The Mighty 790” to discuss some food safety tips as Mother’s Day approaches.
Give your mom something nice for Mother’s Day…don’t give her a case of food poisoning – check out these handy tips.
Adam makes note of the “Danger Zone” which is the temperature that bacteria can grow and thrive is room temperature! Put cooked products away within a two hour window or less to keep them safe and fresh.
How about a food thermometer? Do you have one in your kitchen? If yes, skip the next sentence. If no, why not?!?! Using a food thermometer is the easiest way to ensure that your food is cooked to the appropriate and safe temperature.
Did you know that the USDA has a hotline and an app that you can use for questions regarding meat and poultry as well as how long something will last in the fridge?
People with questions about food safety can call the
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline
at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or chat live with a food safety specialist in English or Spanish at
AskKaren.gov
. Additional information can also be found at
FoodSafety.gov
. There you will find blogs, infographics, food safety guidance, and the latest news on food recalls.
(Amy Iler & JJ Gordon are talk-show hosts at 790 AM KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. “It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ” can be heard weekdays 11am-2pm. Follow Amy on Twitter @AmyKFGO. Follow JJ on Twitter @JJGodon701.)
