Keeping Food Safe: Preparing and Cooking (FCS80001/FY1288)

woman chopping vegetablesFood preparation and cooking can be fun and rewarding for many reasons. Well-prepared meals can save money and meet nutritional needs, and making safe and healthy meals a part of your lifestyle can contribute to lower healthcare costs. But many people with busy schedules find it difficult to make time to cook meals. And when we are rushed, we may not pay close attention to good food safety practices. It is very important to follow food safety guidelines during food preparation and cooking in order to reduce the risk of foodborne illness for you and your loved ones. Read this 3-page fact sheet to learn more about food safety during food preparation and cooking. Written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1288

Manteniendo los alimentos seguros: Almacenamiento apropiado (FCS80002Span/FY1294)

kitchenSegún el Centro de Prevención y Control de Enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés), el almacenamiento inapropiado de los alimentos es uno de los principales riesgos para la seguridad alimentaria que por cierto es fácil de prevenir. ¿Se ha preguntado si está almacenando de forma apropiada y segura los alimentos? Compare sus prácticas con las siguientes guías. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1294

Manteniendo los alimentos seguros: Preparando y cocinando (FCS80001Span/FY1292)

woman chopping vegetablesSin embargo, mucha gente con una agenda ocupada encuentra difícil sacar tiempo para preparar comidas; además no ponen mucho cuidado a las prácticas de seguridad alimentaria. Es muy importante seguir las guías de seguridad alimentaria mientras prepara y cocina para reducir los riesgos de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos para usted y sus seres queridos. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela y Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1292

Manteniendo los alimentos seguros: Consejos especiales para las fiestas “Potluck” (FCS8999Span/FY1291)

potluckLas fiestas/reuniones “Potluck” son muy populares en los Estados Unidos porque permiten a la gente compartir la responsabilidad de preparar y cocinar. A pesar de que es maravilloso compartir las recetas favoritas y comer una variedad de comidas a bajo costo, estas comidas están asociadas con un aumento de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1291

Manteniendo los alimentos seguros: Compra y transporte de alimentos (FCS80003Span/FY1293)

un spermarcadoIr al supermercado puede ser una actividad entretenida, pero una compra efectiva implica mucha planificación y organización dependiendo de las necesidades individuales y opciones en los diferentes supermercados. Una buena planificación y organización ahorra dinero. Se ha preguntado alguna vez si sigue las prácticas de manipulación de alimentos en forma segura cuando compra y transporta alimentos. ¡Practique las siguientes guías para la protección suya y de su familia!
This 2-page fact sheet is the Spanish language version of “Keeping Food Safe: Shopping and Transporting Foods.” It was written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1293

Keeping Food Safe: Proper Storage (FCS80002/FY1289)

2008 kitchenAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the improper storage of food is one of the major food safety risks that is easily preventable. Have you ever wondered if you are storing food properly and safely? Compare your practices to the following guidelines. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Claudia Peñuela and Amarat Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1289

Cleaning and Sanitizing the Kitchen: Using Inexpensive Household Food-Safe Products (FCS8OH2010/FY1280)

Figure 1.  Products that meet the criteria for the EPA’s Design for the Environment program will come with this label. Consumers can protect themselves by preventing the spread of germs by both cleaning and sanitizing surfaces where food is prepared. This 3-page fact sheet provides instructions for sanitizing with bleach, vinegar, or hydrogen peroxide; and how to purchase “green” sanitizing products. Written by Janet Buffer, Lydia Medeiros, Mary Schroeder, Patricia Kendall, Jeff LeJeune, and John Sofos; adapted by Amy Simonne for use in Florida with permission, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1280

Perfect Meals with Pressure Cooking (FCS8995/FY1270)

Figure 1. Pressure cookers are a great option for today's busy families interested in making quick, healthy meals on a budget.Preparing great tasting, healthy meals can be a time consuming task, but pressure cooking is a great way to prepare them in just minutes. Although they may seem old fashioned, pressure cookers are making a comeback, especially with today’s busy families who are trying to save both time and money. Pressure cooking is also a healthy cooking option as it maintains the natural flavor and nutrients of food. Delicious, healthy meals are just minutes away with this handy device! This 3-page fact sheet was written by Paula G. Harris-Swiatko, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Amy Simonne, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1270

Marketing Processed Agricultural Products in Florida: Steps to Take (FCS8941/FY1225)

Fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural commodities that are processed, bottled, or packaged for human consumption must be prepared in accordance with statutes enacted by the Florida Legislature and rules administered by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). This 6-page fact sheet helps producers understand the rules governing direct marketing in Florida. Written by Bradley J. Burbaugh, Elena Toro, Amarat H. Simonne, Keith R. Schneider, Renée M. Goodrich-Schneider, Allen F. Wysocki, Arthur A. Teixeira, and John T. Fruin, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1225

FCS8912-Span/FY1176 Seguridad Alimentaria: Restaurantes y comidas para llevar

FCS8912Span ,a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amy Simonne, is the Spanish language version of FCS8912/FY1175 Food Safety: Restaurant and Take-out Foods. It highlights key things to know in order to keep restaurant and take-out foods safe to eat. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1176

FCS8913-Span/FY1178 Seguridad Alimentaria: Busqueda de palabras sobre restaurantes y comidas para llevar

FCS8913-Span, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, is the Spanish language version of FCS8913/FY1177 Food Safety: Restaurant and Take-out Foods Word Search. It provides a word search activity to learn more about keeping restaurant and take-out foods safe to eat. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1178

FCS8913/FY1177 Food Safety: Restaurant and Take-out Foods Word Search

FCS8913, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, provides a word search activity to learn more about keeping restaurant and take-out foods safe to eat. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1177

FCS8910Span/FY1172 Seguridad Alimentaria: Alimentos listos para comer

FCS8910Span, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, is the Spanish language version of FCS8910/FY1171 Food Safety: Ready-to-Eat Foods. It provides elders with tips for keeping ready-to-eat foods safe. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1172

FCS8909/FY1168 Food Safety: Keeping Produce Fresh

FCS8909, a 2-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, provides storage guidelines and other tips for keeping your fruits and vegetables fresh and safe. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1168

FCS8909Span/FY1169 Seguridad Alimentaria: Manteniendo los vegetales y frutas frescos

FCS8909Span, a 2-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, is the Spanish-language version of FCS8909/FY1168: Food Safety: Keeping Produce Fresh. It provides storage guidelines and other tips for keeping your fruits and vegetables fresh and safe. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1169

FCS8910/FY1171 Food Safety: Ready-to-Eat Foods

FCS8910, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, provides elders with tips for keeping ready-to-eat foods safe. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1171

FCS8907Span/FY1165 Seguridad Alimentaria: Manipulando vegetales y frutas frescas

FCS8907Span, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, is the Spanish language version of FCS8907/FY1164 Food Safety: Handling Fresh Produce. It provides a simple crossword puzzle exercise to help learn about keeping fresh produce safe to eat. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1165

FCS8907/FY1164 Food Safety: Handling Fresh Produce

FCS8907, a 1-page handout by Jennifer Hillan and Amarat Simonne, provides a simple crossword puzzle exercise to help learn about keeping fresh produce safe to eat. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1164

FCS8886Span/FY1137 Problemas particulares de seguridad alimentaria durante el embarazo

FCS8886Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Claudia Peñuela and Amy Simonne, is the Spanish language version of FCS8886/FY1136 Special Food Safety Issues during Pregnancy. It highlights special food safety issues for pregnant women: listeriosis, methylmercury, and toxoplasmosis. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1137