Food Safety

Food safety is a year-round issue, but we should pay even more attention to it in the summer months when food can spoil more quickly. Shereen Jegtvig, About’s Guide to Nutrition, offers a few basic reminders about keeping a clean kitchen, and Linda Larsen, About’s Guide to Busy Cooks, provides a comprehensive look at handling food safely, and offers a primer on which foods should always be refrigerated. Reduce your risk of food-borne illness by familiarizing yourself with these tips.