Food Safety Facts

Here is where you can find some of our previous Instagram posts. Our Instagram posts the most up-to-date food safety information. If you are interested in following us, please look up @the_food_guardian on Instagram or click the Instagram icon on the homepage.

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How to preserve apples? Let's dry them!

Infographic titled “What does drying do?” over a background of apples and green leaves. Explains that drying removes moisture to reduce bacterial and mold growth, making food less likely to spoil, but does not kill microorganisms. Watermark: @thefood
Infographic titled “What drying methods could you use?” over a background of sliced apples. Compares oven drying (25+ hours), solar or sun drying (weather-dependent and exposed to pollutants and pests), and dehydrators for high-quality drying)
Infographic titled “How do you dry apples with a dehydrator?” showing hands washing apples. Steps include washing hands, selecting and scrubbing firm, ripe apples, slicing evenly, and soaking in a 1:1 lemon juice and water mixture for 10 minutes
Sliced fruit is arranged on drying trays with instructions to dehydrate at 145°F for 1 hour, then at 135–140°F for 6–12 hours until flexible and dry. Cool before storing in a sealed container.
Infographic explaining how to store dried apples in airtight containers in a cool, dark place, check daily for condensation, re-dry if moisture appears, and store for up to one year at 60°F.

Importance of Kitchen Thermometers

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Halloween Food Safety

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Safe Chicken Handling

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Cutting Board Food Safety Tips

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Proper Hand Washing and Cleaning

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