State of Iowa Food Safety Task Force

Led by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, the state of Iowa Food Safety Task Force represents state, regional and federal agencies and associations that work with consumers, regulators and food workers in food production, processing, food service and retail establishments to reduce food-borne illness in Iowa by improving food safety knowledge and skills.

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Iowa State University Extension specialists and other personnel from Iowa State University serve on the task force.

Retail/Institutional Food Service Food Safety and Management
Catherine H. Strohbehn, PhD, RD, CFSP
HRIM Extension Specialist
Adjunct Associate Professor
Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa, 50011-1121 USA
cstrohbe@iastate.edu


Consumer and Processing Food Safety and Science
Sam Beattie, PhD
Food Safety Extension Specialist
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University Extension
Ames, Iowa, 50011-1121 USA
beatties@iastate.edu

 

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    • Revision Date: 3/18/2009

Food Safety Tip of the Day

Get it straight, it's safe to separate.

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Improper handling of raw meat, poultry, and seafood can create an inviting environment for cross-contamination. As a result, bacteria can spread to food and and other surfaces throughout the kitchen. Keeping uncooked meat, poultry, and seafood away from ready-to-eat foods like fruits, vegetables, and cold cuts helps prevent pathogens and other bacteria from contaminating the ready-to-eat foods.

Source: Partnership for Food Safety Education

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