Microbiological Food Safety
While we sometimes hear about outbreaks of salmonella or E coli that have made people sick, most of the illnesses from bacteria and other microbiological contaminants are preventable. All it takes is proper care and handling of food to ensure safety in the vast majority of cases. Raw meat is one of the biggest culprits when it comes to harmful … Keep Reading → bacteria. Not only must the meat be properly cooked, but we need to wash our hands and whatever surface the food was on thoroughly to remove the bacteria. It seems simple, but all it takes is being careless one time to get sick from harmful bacteria. Dairy products such as cheese are items that must also be handled properly. They must be kept refrigerated and any change in texture or smell should be carefully considered. Yet another common food that can cause trouble is eggs. Eggs should be properly cooked and any raw egg should be cleaned and treated in the same way as raw meat. Employing these basic practices will help us to enjoy our food without having to worry about becoming ill.
