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Article: Don't Get a raw deal from fresh produce. (Food Safety).(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Men's Fitness
- Article date:
- September 1, 2001
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2001 Weider Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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It's not enough to cook your hamburgers to a minimum 170 degrees; you have to handle and prepare the lettuce and tomato safely as well, says the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA is reminding consumers that fresh produce is a source of food-borne illnesses, which can result in fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. For those with weakened immune systems, such infections can be life-threatening.
To reduce your risk, remember the following tips:
* Purchase fruits and vegetables that aren't bruised or damaged. If buying fresh-cut produce, be sure it's refrigerated or surrounded by ice.
* At home, chill fruits and vegetables ...
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Article: Proper handling of produce cuts risks
Post-Tribune (IN);
June 20, 2001 ;
697 words
... ... before and after handling fresh produce or raw meat, poultry or seafood ... coming in contact with fresh produce or raw meat, poultry or seafood ... come into contact with fresh produce, raw meat, poultry or seafood ...
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