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N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-23 | Judith | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your answer Carol. I was trying to convince a friend of mine regarding this issue and certainly your expertise will make it clear. |
| 2009-11-22 | Thomas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! |
| 2009-11-19 | Laxman Decosta | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-17 | Allison | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-30 | Chris | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your help. I guess it is better to discard the meat than to take a chance it may be harmful. |
| 2009-10-27 | Thomasine | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your respnse. I think I knew the answer, but wanted an expeert to confirm my thoughts. I did throw it away, and enjoyed the chicken I put in the fridge! Thomasine |
| 2009-10-26 | Jonathan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very timely and informative answer. |
| 2009-10-19 | Stephanie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much! |
| 2009-10-19 | Kevin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very prompt, knowledgable responses. Thanks again for your help. What a great service! |
| 2009-10-16 | Lorrie Peters | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you so much...I didnt think that could be right! |
| 2009-10-15 | Abby A. | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much now I know what I needed to know you are AWSWEME. |
| 2009-10-15 | Leni | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Carol, Once again thanks! You have been so helpful. Thanks for taking the time and sharing your valuable expertise. -Leni |
| 2009-10-13 | jd | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks and awesome response in just a few minutes. |
| 2009-10-08 | Stacia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I am so impressed with the fast response to my question! Thank you for such great service! Stacia |
| 2009-10-05 | claudia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your prompt response. It was really helpful :) |
| 2009-10-03 | Ronda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Carol! |
| 2009-09-28 | Pier | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-28 | Donna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-27 | Betty | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, Carol, for answering my question. I appreciate your expertise and suggestions. This website provides a great service to anyone involved with the preparation of food. Thanks again. Betty |
| 2009-09-27 | Debbie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for responding. I'll watch them carefully. I'm going to be careful to pack the pints better next time. I am grateful for your advice. Debbie |
| 2009-09-24 | Nancy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much! |
| 2009-09-24 | terri | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks! I will toss them. Terri |
| 2009-09-24 | samantha | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | it was helpful but i remain confused because it states on the packet, DO NOT RE-HEAT. i will give it a go anyway x |
| 2009-09-24 | Leni | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! |
| 2009-09-24 | Leni | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks so much!!! What a helful and quick response. I wasn't able to ask you a follow up comment...so if you don't mind I'd like to ask you a quick follow up comment here...I recommend using the frozen (microwave defrosted) garlic flavor cubes (garlic and oil) in making your own salad dressing. should i caution people to use that dressing up that day?! Thanks! Leni Nazare nazare123@verizon.net |
| 2009-09-21 | Patrick McDonnell | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the promptness and clarity of the response. Better understanding of the pH ranges is helpful, as our tomatoes may have been lower than average acid. Thus, if tomatoes are normally only moderately too low a pH for botulism, we could have easily been at the margin before adding peppers. |
| 2009-09-21 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much Carol. |
| 2009-09-12 | Vicki | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-09-09 | brenda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-02 | Pamela | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Carol so much for your very prompt and informative response. This is an excellent service for home canners and I very much value your knowledge. |
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I can answer questions on home food safety, sanitation, home food preservation and commercial food safety (HACCP).
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

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