WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2012—As Floridians ready their homes for Tropical Storm Isaac’s potential blast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) urges them to make food safety a part of their preparation efforts. Power outages and flooding that often result from weather emergencies compromise the safety of stored food, and planning ahead can minimize the risk of foodborne illness.
“Storing perishable food at proper temperatures is crucial to food safety but can…
