Success Story Keeping Families Safe



Keeping Families Safe

Author: Judy McGuire

Planning Unit: Floyd County CES

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Keeping Families Safe

Food Safety was a concern after observing the kitchen at a local rehabilitation center, “Hope in the Mountains” Meat was being thawed on the counter that was to be served for dinner. After discussing why this was happing with the group of 20 women that attended this class they thought it was ok way to thaw meat because, they always do at home, and no one had gotten sick or their mother did it that way. The “Keeping Food Safe for Everybody” lesson was taught. Subject matter included how bacteria can effect out health, reading dates on food packaging, storing food safely, cooking temperatures, cross contamination and proper thawing practices. A demonstration on how to properly calibrate and use a thermometer was given.

A reminder on Food Safety was given at each additional class visit. After the completion of the classes a finial survey was given, (13 of 20) 65% of participants showed improvement in one or more food safety practices. Washing hands before preparing food, washing all items and surfaces after cutting raw meat or seafood. Not thawing meat at room temperature and using a thermometer. 








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