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Edited by: Stephanie Wallner, M.S., Mary Schroeder, M.S., R.D, Pat Kendall, Ph.D., R.D., Colorado State - Fall 2006
So Easy to Preserve 5th Edition is finally here!
The long awaited University of Georgia Extension's So Easy to Preserve 5th edition is now available. This beautiful book contains the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendations for safe food preservation. So Easy To Preserve is now a 375-page book with over 185 tested recipes, along with step by step instructions and in-depth information for both the new and experienced food preserver. Cost is $18, which includes shipping. To order the book, go to http://www.uga.edu/setp/order_book.pdf. An order form for the DVD set is also available at http://www.uga.edu/setp/order_dvd.pdf.
NEHA Food Safety Programs
The National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) now offers a convenient option to those seeking manager level certification in food safety. Participants can attend a food safety manager class offered by a registered trainer, followed by the certification exam for only $37.95 (includes Food Safety Management Principles course book and exam). For more information, visit the NEHA website at http://www.nehatraining.com/ ; email support@nehatraining.com or call (303) 756-9090 x 340. Additionally, individuals interested in becoming a certified NEHA trainer may apply online at www.nehatraining.com/trainers/application.htm.
High Altitude Fact Sheet
An updated fact sheet on High Altitude Cooking and Food Safety is now available on the USDA/FSIS website. To download a color PDF, go to http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/High_Altitude_Cooking_and_Food_Safety.pdf.Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Consumer Fact Sheet
In conjunction with this issue's flu article, USDA and the American Meat Institute have compiled fact sheets to help consumers understand bird flu and what is being done to minimize its impact on the poultry industry. To download this information, go to http://www.usda.gov/birdflu and http://www.meatami.com/Content/PressCenter/Factsheets/FSAvianInfluenza.pdf.
Safe Produce Handling-Consumer Education
With safety concerns about fresh produce in the news, now is a good time to facilitate safe produce handling education efforts among consumers. The Partnership for Food Safety Education has enhanced the existing FightBAC!® program offerings with new produce handling educational materials and community outreach ideas. Use of these materials by the industry, media, public health officials, educators, and health and nutrition professionals is key to helping Americans understand what they can do to reduce risk of foodborne illness from fresh fruits and vegetables.
FIGHT BAC!
Six Steps to Safer Fruits and Vegetables produce sheet can be downloaded at http://www.fightbac.org/images/pdfs/ProducefactSheet.pdf. Additionally, the brochure FIGHT BAC! Safer Handling of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables is available at http://www.fightbac.org/images/pdfs/ProduceBro-BW.pdf.
Food Safety Information Website
Looking for the latest in food safety research? The Food Safety Research Information Office (FSRIO) at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) has launched a redesigned user-friendly Web site for accessing food safety research information. The site features hundreds of links to food safety research information, including over 1700 research projects at Federal agencies, academic institutions and other organizations. Go to http://fsrio.nal.usda.gov and be sure to bookmark the site for future reference!
Holiday Food Safety
With the holidays fast approaching, it's a good time to reviews tips for safely mailing and receiving perishable food gifts. Glorious Goodies to Send and Receive is available at http://www.fightbac.org/content/view/79/10/.
Additionally, the Partnership for Food Safety Education has developed a brochure Glorious Holiday Goodies! which contains food safety tips for using raw eggs in holiday baking. For eggnog lovers, a safe eggnog recipe is included. Go to: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/holiday_goodies1.pdf (pg 1); http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/pubs/holiday_goodies2.pdf (pg 2).
