Be Smart About Food Safety

Foodborne illnesses seem to dominate the news these days. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness every year. Although it will cause discomfort, most people are fortunately able to recover.

However, there are many easy things that we can do to keep ourselves safer including Fight Bac's The Four Core Practices:
- Clean hands & surfaces often.
- Separate raw proteins from fresh produce.
- Cook to recommended temperatures.
- Chill to recommended temperatures.

To help prevent public outbreaks, Granville Vance Public Health (GVPH) staff perform unannounced inspections of restaurant, food stands, school cafeterias, etc. In case of a local situation, staff would also assist in the investigation, education, & remediation.

For more info, check out:
- Centers for Disease Control's Food Safety
- US News' New Produce Safety Rules Aim to Prevent Illness Outbreaks
- WebMD's 20 Food Poisoning Dangers, Common & Uncommon