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Safety Tip: Buffet Etiquette

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Buffets are everywhere these days — Sunday brunch, wedding receptions or the local chain restaurant. I just got back from a trip to Israel, and our hotel even offered breakfast and dinner buffets. Now, I’ve seen some clean and well-managed buffets before, but this place’s spread was definitely not one of them. Of course, it’s not all the restaurant’s fault. We diners can be beastly.

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Some Like It Hot: Using A Thermometer

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Undercooked food just makes me sick! Literally. Lots of other people, too. Most folks blame food illnesses on a stomach bug or the flu, but often the cause is your own food. A thermometer is good weapon for killing off pesky food bacteria.

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In the Bag: Keep Your Packed Lunch Safe


When trying to trying to cut calories or costs, brown-bagging your lunch is a good option. But sometimes it’s not as easy as just tossing food in a sack and being on your merry way. Here are 4 main rules to remember.

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What To Do When Food’s Recalled

One day it’s spinach, the next day it’s peanuts. Today, it’s pistachios and alfafa sprouts! No food seems to be safe from food-borne pathogens these days. You may hear about food scares and recalls on the news. And when you do, listen up.

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Safely Dealing With Leftovers


Here are some reminder tips for properly cooling and defrosting leftovers — especially important after digging into a big feast.

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Weekend Project: Clean Out the Fridge

Out with the old, in with the new! Make time this weekend to root out all those unrecognizable foods hiding in your refrigerator and get a clean, healthy start to the year.

Keep these basic tips in mind:

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