We’re talking about food safety on January’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 6 PM, EST.

How good is your Food Safety IQ?

Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential to prevent foodborne illness. You can’t see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness. 

Be an INSTANT WINNER on January’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast by correctly answering our ‘weekly wow’ question posted a few days prior to our broadcast on January 10, 2017.  You’ll be entered into our random drawing to win a Divabetic Prize Package with gifts courtesy of Nu Naturals, Dr. Greenfield’s Diabetes Hand, Body  & Foot Creams and Cabot Cheese. Send your answers to mrdivabetic@gmail.com

Question: True or False: Will freezing food kills harmful bacteria that can cause food poisoning?

ANSWER: FALSE. Bacteria can survive freezing temperatures. Freezing is not a method for making food safe to eat. When food is thawed, bacteria can still be present and may begin to multiply. Listeria monocytogenes and the Hepatitis A virus are two examples of foodborne pathogens that can survive for long periods at freezing temperatures.

We’re also taking about some of the food trends and new thinking in innovative solutions to solving the biggest food and agriculture concerns with President and Co-Founder of Food Tank Danielle Nierenberg. Food Tank, a  nonprofit organization focused on building a global community for safe, healthy, nourished eaters.

TUNE IN: Diabetes Late Nite podcast inspired by Alicia Keys scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 6 – 7PM, EST. Enjoy our unique mix of diabetes self-care advice, health headlines discussion, fashion/beauty tips, games and prizes provided by Cabot Cheese, Dr. Greenfield’s Diabetic Hand, Body & Foot Creams and Nu Naturals. Throughout the podcast we will be featuring music from Alicia Keys’ album “Here” courtesy of SONY Music.