Question 1

Where do i find credible food safety information?

Accepted Answer

This falls under the purview of the food and drug administration.

Question 2

What are some topics of interest relating to food safety?

Accepted Answer

What information are you seeking? Food safety can relate to packaging, bacterial contamination like listeria or salmonella, genetically modified foods, organic versus non organic, storage, packaged versus fresh.

Question 3

Is it true that food safety standards in the u.s. are ranked lowest world-wide?

Accepted Answer

Food standards are higher in the usa than in most other countries.

Question 4

Can you tell me how can importation and certification relates to food safety?

Accepted Answer

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act requires that certain  imported foods meet US  standards.  See:  http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FSMA/ucm257980.htm

Question 5

How does importation and certification relates to food safety in the us?

Accepted Answer

The food safety modernization act addresses issues with imported food safety by holding all in the global food chain responsible and accountable for their products.  Read more here:  http://www.Fda.Gov/food/guidanceregulation/fsma/ucm247559.Htm.

Question 6

How immunocompromised are you when pregnant?

should i truly be much more careful than i have been in the past with things like food safety, etc.?

Accepted Answer

Although I don't consider pregnant women especially immunocompromised, some do. However there are precautions about eating undercooked meats and fish, high mercury containing fish, unwashed produce, raw eggs, drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages. Also no supplements or medications without checking with the obstetrician.

Question 7

She is t1d has vomited four times today. her sugars have been good except two highs and one low. she is only keeping food down for 3 to 4 hours?

Accepted Answer

The food intake of a type 1 diabetic must be regular and predictable, so I'm concerned that her calories are not getting in. Is she managed with injections or insulin pump?  Her Endocrinologist really has to know about this.

Question 8

Please tell me, is triacetin a safety food additive?

Accepted Answer

This meets the Generally Regarded as Safe(GRAS) criteria by the FDA.  But any artificial chemicals that you can avoid, the better.

Question 9

I plan to finish a 48 hour fast in two hours. what should i do to prevent any potential complications? how should i approach food wise? id like to prevent any refeeding syndrome symptoms. can i just eat a meal?..or be cautious? if so, how so?

Accepted Answer

I would not expect a re-feeding syndrome after such a brief fast.  Simple foods like breads/lean meats/vegies do well. Avoid fats/complex sauces until you are comfortable.

Question 10

At what temperature range (external temperature) will the covid-19 virus be destroyed?  this in relation to (restaurants) cooking food and safety.

what does covid stand for?

Accepted Answer

COVID stands for 'COrona VIrus Diesase'. We know that high temperature kills most pathogens eg protozoa, viruses and bacteria. That's why cooking is recommending for certain foods rather than eating it 'raw'. Temperatures of 140 to 160 degree F kills most pathogens including viruses. Corona viruses are sensitive to heat and cooking will destroy the outer protein layer and kill the virus.

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What are some topics of interest relating to food safety?

Is it true that food safety standards in the u.s. are ranked lowest world-wide?

Can you tell me how can importation and certification relates to food safety?

How does importation and certification relates to food safety in the us?

How immunocompromised are you when pregnant? should i truly be much more careful than i have been in the past with things like food safety, etc.?

She is t1d has vomited four times today. her sugars have been good except two highs and one low. she is only keeping food down for 3 to 4 hours?

Please tell me, is triacetin a safety food additive?

I plan to finish a 48 hour fast in two hours. what should i do to prevent any potential complications? how should i approach food wise? id like to prevent any refeeding syndrome symptoms. can i just eat a meal?..or be cautious? if so, how so?

At what temperature range (external temperature) will the covid-19 virus be destroyed? this in relation to (restaurants) cooking food and safety. what does covid stand for?

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