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Expertise
I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
Experience in the area
I am an Extension educator, nutrition, wellness and food safety. I am a certified HACCP manager and a food safety instructor for the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Organizations
International Association for Food Protection, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (Certified CFCS), National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Society for Nutrition Education.
Education/Credentials
BS - University of Illinois MS - Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Laxman Decosta | 11/19/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Allison | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Chris | 10/30/09 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help. I guess it ..... |
| Thomasine | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your respnse ..... |
| Jonathan | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very timely and informative answer. |
Recent Answers from Carol Schlitt
2009-11-20 homemade pumpkin pie:
Hi Sally, A refrigerated pumpkin pie will remain safe to consume for at least 1 week. The problem with extended refrigeration is not safety but more the quality of the pie. The crust of the pie tends
2009-11-20 beef left out:
Hi Tonja, The recommendation is to not defrost meat at room temperature because of the increased risk for harmful bacteria to grow to a level that could make you ill. Some bacteria have the capability
2009-11-19 baking mac n cheese:
Hi Shari, Is this being baked in a standard or commercial convection oven? If standard oven, I would say it is going to take 45 minutes to 1 hour to achieve a 165 degree internal temperature. If in
2009-11-18 Selling baked goods from home:
Hi Brittany, Your first call should be to your Tri-County Health Department -- Environmental Health Services Division -- to discuss what you need to be "legal" to sell baked goods to local businesses
2009-11-18 Home Baked Goods:
Hello C, Normally, in all states home prepared, non-potentially hazardous foods such as cookies, cakes and fruit pies, are allowed to be served at church events. According to the Missouri Food
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