Working with Individuals Who Provide Nursing Care to Educate Older Adults about Foodborne Illness Prevention: The Food Safety Because You Care! Intervention

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Booklet sections.

Section	Topics covered
(1) Learn about Foodborne Illness	Reasons older adults are susceptible to foodborne infections, symptoms associated with foodborne illness, and caring for someone with foodborne illness
(2) Foods Seniors Outgrow	Foods older adults should avoid eating to prevent foodborne illness
(3) Food Storage 101	Recommended storage times for foods and how to safely store leftovers
(4) The Right Tools for a Spotless Kitchen	Tools needed to maintain a sanitary kitchen and tips such as using an appliance thermometer to ensure the refrigerator’s temperature is 40°F or below
(5) Keeping Food Clean and Safe to Eat	Safe hand washing, sanitation, and food hygiene practices (e.g., washing produce or methods for preventing cross contamination)
(6) How to Get Rid of Those Hidden Germs	Kitchen sanitation
(7) Safe Cooking and Cooling Temperatures	Recommended lethality temperatures for cooking raw meats and how to safely thaw food
(8) What to Do If a Food Product Is Recalled	Responding to food recalls and identifying signs of product tampering