Hurricane Florence is approaching the east coast of the U.S. as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph. Storms of this magnitude can wreak havoc on a large area even if your home is out of reach of storm surge and high winds. Flooding and power outages can cause serious food safety issues. … Read more
If you are in the path of Hurricane Lane, which is in the area of Hawaii, the USDA has food safety recommendations. The hurricane will pass to the south-soueast of the Big Island in the early morning hours of August 23, 2018, and will turn northwest toward the other Hawaiian Islands Thursday through Saturday. As … Read more
The FDA is warning growers, distributors, and consumers that many types of food should be destroyed after a flood. After Hurricanes Harvey and Irma wreaked havoc on many areas of the southern U.S., keeping your family’s food safe is critical. Some foods that have been exposed to flood waters should not be eaten. Flood waters … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering advice for anyone who is in the path of Hurricane Irma. This is a very dangerous storm. Everyone should have a safety plan in case any natural or manmade disaster strikes anywhere. Food safety can be compromised in the case of natural disasters. Flood waters … Read more
If you are in the path of Hurricane Irma, which is now a Category 5 storm, the FDA and the CDC have some advice about protecting yourself and keeping your food and water safe. If you aren’t going to evacuate, make sure you follow these instructions. First, make sure that you have a plan. Make … Read more
The FDA is offering food safety and water safety advice for anyone affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Food can be rendered unsafe by power outages and by contact with flood waters. If the power went out and perishable food has been above 40°F for more than 2 hours (more than 1 hour if the … Read more
The USDA is offering food safety recommendations for people who are in the path of Hurricane Matthew. This storm will hit the eastern coast of Florida the evening of October 6, 2016 and will move up the east coast over the weekend. Forecasters expect heavy rain and significant flooding. Power outages and flooding can compromise … Read more
If you live in an area that is affected by Hurricane Joaquin, the USDA has food safety tips for you. This hurricane has killed seven people in South Carolina and has caused extensive flooding. These types of weather events cause power outages that could compromise the safety of food. If you do lose power, keep appliance … Read more
It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week, do you know where your cooler is? Knowing some basic food safety rules during a hurricane or other weather emergency can prevent a bad situation from becoming even worse. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has prepared some food safety tips to help consumers through what could be a busy … Read more
Food companies nationwide are donating to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Some are making cash contributions to the American Red Cross, others have created ways to make it easy for their customers to contribute to disaster relief efforts. The General Mills Foundation in Minneapolis, Minn. is donating a total of $250,000. Half of the money will go … Read more