There are a lot of myths surrounding food safety. In this episode, our guest speaker Dr. Schneider breaks down the truth about these often-heard food safety suggestions: 

 

-  Always wash your fruits and vegetables, even when pre-washed.

- Wash raw chicken before cooking. 

- Freezing food kills harmful bacteria. 

- It’s okay to thaw meat on the counter. 

- Check if your meat is done with a thermometer. 

- You don’t need to deep clean a grill every time it is used. 

 

Listen in for some helpful tips for keeping food safe over the summer and especially in preparation for holidays, parties and get togethers.  

 

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