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Egg Safety Tips

]]> In light of the recent recall of eggs by den Dulk farms due to Salmonella, California-based food safety expert Jeff Nelken is strongly advising Americans, especially pregnant women, children and those 55 or older, to take precautions when eating eggs at home or in restaurants.

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Among these are:

1. Cook your foods to the proper temperatures; eggs need to reach 160
degrees throughout. Cook eggs to a point where yolks and whites are
solidified. Use a thermometer to be sure.

2. Purchase pasteurized eggs — make sure the label says pasteurized –
and enjoy a full range of foods such as eggs over easy, cookie dough or
Caesar salad, without the risk associated with non-pasteurized eggs.

3. Wash hands frequently when handling raw egg products and before and
after handling eggs.

4. Refrigerate eggs. Make sure not to expose eggs to the “danger zone”
temperatures of between 41-135 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Don’t be afraid to ask how food is prepared when dining out. Make sure
kitchens practice food safety preparation. Kitchens should not save
egg wash, use batter containing eggs from one meal to the next or pool
eggs. Don’t eat eggs that are prepared in lightly cooked styles unless
pasteurized shell eggs are used.

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/egg-safety-tips/feed/ 0 Which Fish is Safe to Eat? http://www.blisstree.com/articles/which-fish-is-safe-to-eat-116/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/which-fish-is-safe-to-eat-116/#comments Thu, 19 Oct 2006 17:31:11 +0000 ruth http://www.eatingfabulous.com/which-fish-is-safe-to-eat/ Post from: Blisstree

Which Fish is Safe to Eat?

]]> Great Gourmet Rainbow Trout Frozen 2 lbs.Although it has been suggested that the benefits of eating fish on cardiovascular health and mortality far outweighs the risks due to environmental pollutants, I suppose that is assuming one eats a variety of fish types. If you eat bluefin tuna this week and sardines next week, that’s better than always eating bluefin tuna, a type of fish you are advised to consume only one serving per month.

So how do you know which fish types to avoid, which ones are good for you, and how many servings can you safely eat of a certain type of fish or seafood?

Seafood Selector GuideOceansAlive has a list of the best and worst seafood choices. You can even download a pocket guide (pdf file) you can take with you when you go shopping. If you have any other questions on the safety of eating fish or taking fish supplements, you might find the answers here.

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Which Fish is Safe to Eat?

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