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Show Miscetfaneous PageBl The Summit County Bee November 17, 2006 FDA Advice To Reduce Risk of Food Borne Illness From Fresh Produce Investigation of food borne Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak continues as it investigates an outbreak of illnesses that may be related to Salmonella Typhimurium bac- teria in produce, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reminding consumers of steps they can lake to keep their food safe. Salmonella can cause serious and Subscribe To The Summit County 336-5501 sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses. Based on information currently available from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the investigation shows a SUMMIT COUNTY PROPERTY TAX NOTICE 2006 PROPERTY TAX The 2006 Current Property Tax may be paid until 5:00 p.m., NOVEMBER 30, 2006 at the following locations: KELLER WILLIAMS K Sheldon Richins County Services Bldg. 6505 N. Landmark Drive, Kimball Junction. (Summit County DMV Office) Key Bank of Utah, Kamas Summit County Treasurer's Office, Coalville (435) 615-3268, 336-3268, or 783-4351 ext 3268 h A L 1V Beverly Gray \vw\wka masreal ty .com Box 393, Kamas, UT 84036 Cell: 435-901.1542 Main: 435.649.9882 bevgray@kw.com Payments are current if postmarked on November 30, 2006 Published in The Summit County Bee November 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2006 peak in cases of illness in September. This suggests that the outbreak is no longer ongoing. The agency believes that contaminated food products lhat caused the illnesses have at this point been consumed, destroyed or thrown out because they arc perishable. Therefore, FDA does not believe a consumer warning about produce on store shelves is warranted at this time. FDA is working closely wilh stales and CDC to identify the most likely food item(s) that caused the current outbreak. If and when a food item is identified. FDA will investigate where the product came from and what may have gone wrong during its production, packing or distribution that could have led lo contamination with Salmonella. In light of recent outbreaks, FDA is emphasizing consumer advice to reduce the risk of food borne illness, including Salmonella-related illness, from fresh produce: Buying Tips For Fresh Produce • Purchase produce that is not bruised or damaged. • When selecting fresh cut produce—such as a half a watermelon or bagged mixed salad greens— choose only those items lhat are refrigerated or surrounded by ice. • Bag fresh fruits and vegetables separately from meat, poultry and seafood products when packing them to take home from the market. Storage Tips For Fresh Produce • Certain perishable fresh fruits Special • I 7.7 Ifl 1 North Summit School District is accepting applications for a part time custodian. Position will be 5 hours per day, 5 days a week. Hours will be after school. SWoftday s* .iJi'Y. Contact our floral Specialist today for your Fresh Holiday Centerpiece! luT. - ^ :-^a ventionally or organically at home, or produce that is purchased from a grocery store or farmer's market. • Wash fruits and vegetables under running water just before eating, cutting or cooking. Even if you plan to peel the produce before eating, it is still important to wash it first. • Washing fruits and vegetables with soap or detergent or using commercial produce washes is not recommended. • Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush. • Drying produce with a clean cloth towel or paper towel may further reduce bacteria that may be present. Separate For Safety • Keep fruits and vegetables lhat will be eaten raw separate from other foods such as raw meat, poultry or seafood—and from kitchen utensils used for those products. In addition, be sure to: Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils and counter tops with hot water and soap between the preparation of raw meat, poultry and seafood products and the preparation of produce that will not be cooked. • For added protection, kitchen sanitizers can be used on cutting boards and counter tops periodically. Try a solution of one teaspoon of chlorine bleach to one quart of water. If you use plastic or other nonporous cutting boards, run them through the dishwasher after use. NORTH SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY PART TIME CUSTODIAN \ ** V and vegetables (like strawberries, lettuce, herbs, and mushrooms) can be best maintained by storing in a clean refrigerator at a temperature of 40° F or below. If you're not sure whether an item should be refrigerated to maintain quality, ask your grocer. • All produce that is purchased pre-cut or peeled should be refrigerated within two hours to maintain both quality and safety. Keep your refrigerator set at 40° F or below. Use a refrigerator thermometer to check! Preparation Tips For Fresh Produce • Many precut, bagged produce items like lettuce are pre-washed. If so, it will be stated on the packaging. This pre-washed, bagged produce can be used without further washing. • As an extra measure of caution, you can wash the produce again just before you use it. Precut or prewashed produce in open bags should be washed-before using. • Begin with clean hands. Wash your hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap before and after preparing fresh produce. • Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fresh fruits and vegetables before preparing and/or eating. Produce that looks rotten should be discarded. • All unpackaged fruits and vegetables, as well as those packaged and not marked pre-washed, should be thoroughly washed before eating. 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