Is There Food Safety?

Is Food Safe? We never really think about food safety until someone you know gets sick on the news highlights an outbreak. This FoodChat conversations covers what people believe and resources to use when more information is needed.

Complete Twitter conversation for FoodChat on Food Safety.

• How often do you think of food safety when purchasing or preparing food?
• What is your #1, no exceptions, all-ages food safety rule in your home kitchen?
• What are some food safety myths you have heard? I bet @foodinsight has heard them all!
• What source do you trust most when it comes to getting food safety information?
• How much info about food safety is media driven?
• To the farmers: What are your doing on your farm to secure food safety?
• How do you personally decide what is acceptable to eat/drink raw and what is not?
• Sushi at home -- how to prepare properly?
• Are food expiration dates really correct? Or is there a fudge factor on the expiration dates?
• Does your office take measures to promote food safety in the communal kitchen?
• Who do you think is responsible for the safety of the US food supply and why?
• When a food recalls happens, what are recall basics to stay safe?
• What are some ways to learn more about food safety?
• In your opinion, is local food more, less, or equal in safety and nutrition as non-local foods?
• What is one practical step you would recommend to others to keep food safe?