Food Safety
Minding meat temperature is key to safe grilling
Summer holidays, and most other days, are great times to cook and enjoy Virginia-grown foods outdoors—safely, with attention to meat temperatures, while grilling.
Sell-by date confusion to be cleared up soon
Many Americans have no idea what “sell by” labels actually mean. So after 40 years of letting consumers guess, the grocery industry has made a move to clear up the confusion.
Cook meat to proper temperatures to prevent foodborne illness
As outdoor temperatures rise, so does the use of grills. Whenever you’re grilling—outdoors or inside—it’s critical to cook meat to the proper temperature.
Handwashing is key to preventing foodborne illnesses
Starting this month you might notice a few changes on the Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance website. We’ve added new account management tools and given our most popular member benefit a virtual makeover!
Choosing and using a food thermometer
Food thermometers can play an important safety role when you’re grilling summer meals.
Safe cookouts are the best cookouts
While grilling food can be a fun, healthy way to cook, it requires a measure of caution.
Purchase, store and consume fresh produce safely
Fresh produce is ripe, ready and heading to grocery stores, farmers’ markets and produce stands near you.
