PREPARE FOOD SAFELY
Has anyone in your family ever
gotten sick or “had problems”
from something you prepared for a
meal 7 Food-related illnesses are
largely a result of carelessness or
lack of knowledge about proper
food preparation and storage. The
preparer must take precautions to
insure safety. Here’s some advice,
advice.
• Potential health problems are
related to the handling of raw
meat, especially poultry. Take
care not to handle raw meat in
conjunction with other foods,
because this could cross
contaminate them. Also, make
UPDATE YOUR MILKING SYSTEM NOW
For added performance and profit, here are some options to consider.
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MILKER
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• can actually increase
production by hundreds
of pounds per cow • dual
sensing control assures
no over or undermilkmg
(both are maior causes of
mastitis) • automatically
shuts off vacuum when
cow is milked out • avail
able tor parlor installs
tions (model shown) and
now for around the barn
pipeline systems
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By Doris Thomas
Lancaster Extension
Home Economist
sure that unprotected cuts on
hands and fingers do not come in
contact with raw meat. The cut
could become a source of
staphylococcal contamination in
meat.
• In spite of popular belief and
frequent energy saving tips, lef
tovers, including cooked meat,
should not be left out to cool before
storing in the refrigerator. Food
left at room temperature for a long
time provides a great environment
for bacterial growth. Cool hot foods
quickly by setting the container in
ice water before refrigerating.
• Leftover meat and stuffing
should be stored separately. When
UNIVERSAL
• the most efficient and advanced panel
Ladies
WITH
MILKER UNITS
• larqe capacity scientifically balanced designs
for improved udder adaptability • see through claw
lets you check milk flow • built in air bleed reduces
vacuum fluctuations and gently elevates milk
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become coiUui.uiiated by bacteria
growing on the surfstfe of the meat.
Besides stuffing, other foods that
support the growth of dangerous
bacteria include puddings; custard
pies; salads made of meat, eggs,
or vegetables; cheese pies or
quiches; meat pies; pizzas and
lasagna.
• A food preparer should also
know that refrigeration does not
stop the growth of bacteria in foods
and that freezing does not kill
them. Refrigerator temperatures
of 40°F. or lower will slow the
growth of bacteria, but not stop it.
Temperatures above 40°F. will aid
the growth of bacteria.
•bet
Canned foods that have rust on
the can, are bulging, or don’t
appear to be normal are good
candidates for unsafe food. If a can
is opened, do not taste the food to
see if it is safe to eat. Test it by
checking its appearance and
smell.
ALTER FOR A NEW LOOK
Spring is a lovely time of year
but it can also be an expensive one.
No matter how carefully you’ve
planned, someone in the family is
bound to have changed sizes or
VACUUM PUMPS
• the right pump can increase the efficiency
of your whole system • available in 3 5 or
7', hp • easily’matched to the vacuum require
ment of your system
‘ I
24-VOLT
SOLID STATE PULSATOR
• solid-state reliability • never needs adjustment
• water jnd air-tight protects against dust dirt and
moisture • provides individual pulsation control for a
single milker unit • built in circuit breaker
For details, contact your
Agway Farm Systems salesperson. Universal
dealer or local Agway store.
year’s clothes are going to do for_
this year However, before you go’
shopping for clothes or fabrics,
evaluate what you have on hand.
Altering what you no longer use
may give your clothes a new look
and a new life.
Begin your evaluation with a
fitting. Try on the garment and
look closely at its fit and
remodeling possibilities. Think
about the types of clothing you
need and the look you want to
achieve. Here are some questions
to consider before trying to turn a
sow’s ear into a silk purse!
• Does the garment fit well in the
governing areas - the shoulders,
neck, and chest. Altering the fit in
these areas is often difficult and
may change the fit and look of the
entire piece.
• Are you really capable of
making necessary changes 7
Before you begin, evaluate your
sewing skills and remember, you
don’t usually have to tear the
OIL
RECLAIMER
• pays for itself m oil savings
increased pump efficiency and longer
pump life • baffled to retain oil more
efficiently and to entrap more dust
and dirt #
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Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 6,1985-813
.. - 0 needs. Not all of last
Strawberry
MUNCY The Strawberry
Growers’ Association is now
seeking applicants for the 1985
Strawberry Queen.
In 1983 Gov. Dick Thornburgh
designated the Muncy area as the
strawberry capital of Penn
sylvania. Last year, Karen Bird of
Muncy was selected to reign as
queen, representing the
strawberry growers at the state
farm show in Harrisburg.
The 1985 pageant will be con
ducted at Lycoming Mall on June 9
at 2 p.m. The pageant will kick off
strawberry activities week, which
culminates in Muncy on June 16 at
2 p.m. with the queen’s coronation
in the gardens of the historical
society.
The Strawberry Growers hope
this pageant will develop to the
level of other state commodity
queen pageants such as the dairy
princess and the apple queen.
Applicants for 1985 Strawberry
Queen should be 16 to 21 years of
age and must be willing to promote
strawberries in Pennsylvania.
Applications are available from
Ralph Styer, treasurer, R 3, Box
143, Muncy, Pa., 17756.
entire garment apart to achieve
what you want.
• Will old construction lines
show 9 Look closely at the original
construction lines before you
decide on altering the garment.
Some items are marked with
puncture marks to direct original
sewing and are unsightly if ex
posed. Some fabrics are per
manently scarred by stitching and
pressing lines.
• Nubby surfaced fabrics such
as tweeds and bouccle can often be
steamed or “roughed up” with an
old toothbrush to close or disguise
original stitching lines.
• Smooth mid to light weight
fabrics with substantial amounts
of man-made fabrics are difficult
to alter because they scar easily
and original lines will show.
Is the garment usable 9 If you
can’t use it, someone else can.
Pass them along to family,
neighbors, or friends or donate
them to your local community
clothing bank.
Queen sought