Food Bank Article: Summer Food Safety
Keep your food and family safe this summer by following these food safety guidelines in this article from the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
Summer Food Safety
By Sara Clement, RD, LDN, Food Bank Director of Community Health & Nutrition
Hot, sunny days are here. Make sure to keep your food and family safe this summer by following these guidelines.
Wash your hands properly!
Use a thermometer and make sure foods are cooked to the proper temperature, including foods that are grilled.
Throw away any foods that have been outside more than an hour.
Marinating chicken or another meat? Make sure to throw away the marinade after use, if you want to save some for sauce/dressing remove some prior to adding in raw meat.
Packing food and traveling? Make sure to keep coolers full of ice, try and keep them in an air-conditioned part of the car, not the hot trunk. Also, keep raw meats completely separate from ready-to-eat foods.
Defrost any frozen meats in the refrigerator, never leave them on the countertop.
Wash all produce before eating, even wash the outside of melons!
Summer Tomato and Corn Salad Recipe
Enjoy the following recipe for Summer Tomato and Corn Salad shared by the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
Healthy Recipe Videos
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina has put together a series of healthy recipe videos that are available to watch on YouTube.com HERE.
About the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a nonprofit organization that has provided food for people at risk of hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina for 40 years. The Food Bank serves a network of more than 900 partner agencies such as soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and programs for children and adults through warehouses in Durham, Greenville, New Bern, Raleigh, the Sandhills (Southern Pines), and Wilmington.
The Food Bank not only feeds those who are hungry; but also works to benefit community health. That’s why, in 2016, the Food Bank launched a Community Health & Engagement Department. With two nutritionists on staff, the Food Bank shares recipes, healthy tips, and other resources for partner agencies and neighbors in need. The on-site teaching kitchen in Raleigh offers cooking demonstrations and nutrition education to highlight easy, quick, and low-cost recipes using healthful foods like whole grains, fresh produce, low fat dairy, and lean meats.
Monthly Articles from the Food Bank
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina shares regular articles about nutrition and health education so we know what to look for when we head to the grocery store and plan our healthy meals.
February 2020 Article: New changes to the food label guidelines
March 2020 Article: Bite by Bite: Small changes can have a cumulative healthful effect
April 2020 Article: Food Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic
June 2020 Article: How to Freeze Fresh Summer Vegetables
July 2020 Article: Tips for Grilling Vegetables and Fruit
August 2020 Article: Sauces, Condiments & Seasonings
September 2020 Article: Healthy Meals During a Hurricane
October 2020 Article: Everyday Beans
November 2020 Article: Eight Tips for a Healthy Holiday
December 2020 Article: Pantry Storage & Food Safety
January 2021 Article: New Years Resolutions: 10 Simple Steps for a Healthier 2021
March 2021 Article: Personalize Your Plate
April 2021 Article: Fresh to Frozen
May 2021 Article: Vegetarian Diets
June 2021: North Carolina Produce and Recipe for Melon Salad
