Hurricane Florence is likely to cause major flooding in many areas. After a flood:
– DO NOT EAT food that may have touched flood water.
– DISCARD food not in waterproof containers.
– DISCARD damaged cans.
– DISCARD cardboard juice, milk & baby formula.
#Florence
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- Food Safety Tip: Leftovers are only safe for 4 days in the fridge. After that they may begin to spoil. If you don’t plan to use your leftovers soon, freeze them! They are best 2-3 months in the freezer.
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- Never eat foods that have touched flood water. Even canned goods could become contaminated. #HurricaneHarvery go.usa.gov/xR7jE
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- #Recall: Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination bit.ly/2ujxNd4
- After a flood: – DO NOT EAT food that may have touched flood water. – DISCARD food not in waterproof containers. – DISCARD damaged cans. – DISCARD cardboard juice, milk & baby formula. #HurricaneLane
- #Recall: Avanza Pasta, LLC Recalls Beef and Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection bit.ly/3f0IyK4
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- Not washing your hands correctly makes people sick! 🤮Our recent study showed people still struggle in this area. Handwashing was not even attempted 74% of the time it was required to prevent cross-contamination. Gross! #GlobalHandwashingDay 🦠
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