"Most foodborne illnesses are avoidable by properly handling food from purchase to preparation," said Dr. Alonzo Plough, Director of Public Health - Seattle & King County. "This new show will inform viewers how to protect themselves and their families from illness that is merely unpleasant in mild cases but that may be life-threatening in serious cases."
Part of the "Spotlight on Environmental Health" series, the new show features host Morgan Barry discussing food safety with long-time restaurant inspector and food safety expert Larry French. The show discusses:
- Why you should buy meat and dairy just before you reach check-out
- How to keep groceries safe if you have a lot of errands to run
- Where to put different foods in the refrigerator
- Avoiding cross-contamination
- When to save leftovers and when to throw them out
- Temperature control
- Using barriers with ready-to-eat foods
"Food Safety at Home" will be shown this week on CTV (Channel 22 on Comcast Cable) at the following times:
- Thursday, November 13, 2003, 6:00 a.m.
- Saturday, November 15, 2003, 11:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 16, 2003, 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
For other times on CTV during the next few weeks, please visit www.kingcounty.gov/kctv. Additionally, viewers may call 206-296-0300 to request "Spotlight on Environmental Health: Food Safety at Home" during any CTV viewer request time.
Public Health produces "Spotlight on Environmental Health" to address issues related to healthy living and the environment.
More information about food safety.
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