Center for Food Safety in the News
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A multi-state E. coli outbreak tied to cheddar cheese has left two people in the hospital. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that a cheese be removed from the market, the company behind the cheese has declined to do so. Prevention reached out to the Center for Food Safety Director, Francisco Diez,…
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The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall on various chocolate and chocolate-containing products over salmonella concerns. Prevention interviewed the Center for Food Safety Director, Francisco Diez, to understand how Salmonella could have infiltrated the products. Meet the Expert
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Which foods should you refrigerate to extend the shelf life of the product? Learn what the Center for Food Safety Director Francisco Diez recommends for whole-grain flour and other products. Meet the Expert
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Perpetual stew is continuously simmered and replenished with new ingredients, rather than being made fresh each time. Food and Wine reached out to the Center for Food Safety Director, Francisco Diez, to learn if there are any food safety concerns. Meet the Expert
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From a food safety standpoint, stainless steel is not inherently safer than plastic. Center for Food Safety courtesy faculty member Dr. Carla Schwan shared her expertise with Martha Stewart on how a proper cutting board is the key to safe meal prepping. Read the full article: Are Stainless Steel Cutting Boards Healthier Than Plastic? Experts…
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How can we ensure our food lasts longer in the fridge? University of Georgia Center for Food Safety Carla Schwan recommends a combination of storing your most sturdy fresh produce items for later, using the more perishable ones sooner and proper humidity settings. Learn more about the recommendations from Dr. Schwan and other experts by…
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When you peel the foil seal of yogurt, should you leave it on a multi-serving tub of yogurt? The Center for Food Safety Director Francisco Diez recommends removing it completely to Simply Recipes. Meet the Expert
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