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The Idaho Statesman
May 24, 2006
Memorial Day weekend is the first three-day weekend of the summer and many people plan backyard get-togethers, family reunions and campouts.
Food-wise, the weekend kicks off the barbecue/grilling/picnicking season. Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato and macaroni salads; deviled eggs, condiments and sandwiches will hit tables in backyards and parks across the country. They’re not only the makings of an all-American feast, they’re the fixings for a potential trip to the emergency room.
According to University of Idaho Extension educator Beverly Healy, picnics and cookouts can be a real hazard in terms of food-borne illness for three reasons:
1. Picnic foods receive a lot of handling during preparation; for example, potato and macaroni salads, hamburger patties and sandwiches. Handling increases the chance of contamination from people, utensils and preparation surfaces.Continue Reading Picnicking & Grilling: Follow these guidelines for al fresco cooking and dining to keep everybody healthy

April 5, 2006
Fresh Cut: the magazine for value-added produce
Kimberly Warren
“Do I have to wash my salads?”
That’s the one question consumers ask Dole more than any other when it comes to food safety. The answer, according to www.dole.com, is no.
“Dole Salads are thoroughly washed in purified water and are sold ready-to-eat,î according to the site. ìAs a result, it is not necessary for you to wash the salad prior to eating. Nevertheless, rinsing your salad again will not damage the lettuce or vegetables in any way.”
This is just one way Dole reaches out to its consumers to share the company’s food safety practices – and works to ensure food safety from the field to the dining room table. Openness and honesty to consumers about how the company deals with food safety is one of the most important aspects of Dole’s overall quality assurance and food safety program, said Eric Schwartz, president of the fresh vegetables division of Dole. The Web site even allows people to take a virtual tour of a fresh-cut salad processing plant.Continue Reading Food safety case study: dole fresh vegetables