Lizann Powers-Hammond

When processing food at home, there are safe and unsafe methods. Safety begins with understanding canners and the foods that belong in each type of canner. The boiling water canner can be safely used for high-acid foods, including fruits, tomatoes, pickles and fruit spreads. Tomatoes and pickles must be properly acidified, and some fruits require acidification as well.

The best assurance of food safety during your Super Bowl viewing party is the winning combination of temperature and time. All perishable foods can cause food poisoning if left at room temperature. Perishable foods include any dish that contains meat, poultry, seafood, eggs or dairy products; as well as all cooked foods and cut or prepared produce (i.e. salsa and guacamole). When you think of the list of foods you plan to serve on game day, most probably fit into this category.

The best assurance of food safety during your Super Bowl viewing party is the winning combination of temperature and time. All perishable foods can cause food poisoning if left at room temperature. Perishable foods include any dish that contains meat, poultry, seafood, eggs or dairy products; as well as all cooked foods and cut or prepared produce (i.e. salsa and guacamole). When you think of the list of foods you plan to serve on game day, most probably fit into this category.