Along with COVID, food-borne illnesses are on the rise. Protecting against them involves more than just practicing the four basic food safety principles of clean, separate, cook and chill. to ensure your food is safe to eat, Kansas State University Food Scientist, Karen Blakeslee, says one way to reduce physical food safety hazards is to transfer foods that come in flexible packaging, such as rice, flour and pasta, to a sturdier container:
She also says not to wait to seek emergency help if a food-borne illness strikes you
