Food Safety
Virginia’s produce safety efforts shine at FDA demonstration event
Peace of mind in Virginia’s produce supply was a key takeaway of a recent food safety demonstration event.
Safely handle homegrown harvests
Eating a fresh salad from the garden is a rewarding experience. But a homegrown harvest requires safe handling to prevent illness.
Don’t let bacteria or bugs crash your summer gathering
It’s prime time for barbecues, cookouts and picnics, but the warm season also brings risk for foodborne illness.
Ensure a ‘clean grill of health’ when cooking outdoors
As barbecue season heats up ahead of Memorial Day, consider incorporating grill cleaning and maintenance methods into standard food safety practices.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza driving egg prices higher
Consumers are feeling the pinch from the increasing cost of everyday expenses. But, the spike in egg prices is not caused by inflation. The culprit is the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Toast a time-honored tradition with homemade eggnog
The season of enjoying eggnog is here—inviting reunited friends and family to savor the flavors of tradition with a few safety tips in mind.
Virginia produce growers invest in food safety education, training
Because foodborne illness outbreaks fuel widespread concern over food safety, Virginia growers and food handlers are investing in training and education.
Minimize risk when making homemade eggnog
National Eggnog Day is Dec. 24, which means there’s still time for fans of the holiday beverage to decide if they prefer homemade or store-bought versions.
Heat meats properly to ensure a safe cookout
Memorial Day kicks off grilling season, so make sure you’re grilling safely.
Homemade eggnog—season’s sipping, without Salmonella
Dec. 24 is National Eggnog Day, but the holiday treat is readily available weeks before that. Getting thirsty?
