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Flour Safety

Don’t lick the beaters. I bet you’re saying “but we’ve always done it---and haven’t gotten sick.” I know you think I’m a spoil sport saying this, but it’s not worth the risk. Especially for young…

Cookie cutters, with raw cookie dough and flour on top of a counter with a rolling pin.

Holiday Food Myths Busted

Remember that old television show called MythBusters? It focused on popular beliefs, old wives tales, internet rumors and other myths. The show then tests---based on science---to determine if the…

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Food Safety Month - Baking and Flour Safety

September is National Food Safety Education Month and this is the 2nd in my series of columns focusing on food safety. Please be part of this “celebration” by sharing this information with others and…