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Newton County News, Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Page 3
fefalJ^gHOfe Extension Service
By: Charlet Meyer. FCS Agent
Peggy Van Laanen and
Amanda Scott
Safe Handling of Fresh Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a good source of
vitamin C. Like all fresh fruits and
vegetables, tomatoes are an
important part of a healthy diet-they
provide vitamins, minerals and fiber
to help keep your body healthy.
According to the USDA Food Guide
Pyramid, Americans should eat five
to nine servings of fruits and
vegetables per day. One serving of
fresh tomatoes equals one medium
tomato or '/2 cup of chopped fresh
tomatoes. Occasionally, fresh fruits
and vegetables can become
contaminated with harmful bacteria
or viruses known as pathogens.
Examples of pathogens include
Salmonella, E. Coli 0157:H7 and
Hepatitis A. This contamination can
occur at any point from the field to
the table. If you eat a contaminated
fruit or vegetable. It could cause
food borne illness. Common signs of
food borne illness include nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, headaches and
fever. These signs usually appear
within 12 to 72 hours and can be
serious. However, handling fresh
tomatoes safely will help protect you
and your family from food borne
illness.
Shopping
Shop often for fresh tomatoes and
buy only what you will use within a
few days. When shopping, choose
tomatoes that have:
* Shiny, smooth skin
*Firm flesh
*A healthy, red color and I fresh
aroma around the stem end
Avoid tomatoes that:
*Are very soft
*Are poorly colored
*have cuts. mold, cracks or sunken
areas.
Damaged tomatoes will spoil quickly
and could carry pathogens that cause
food borne illness. In the shopping
cart and in the grocery bags, keep the
tomatoes separate from household
chemicals and from raw beef,
poultry, fish and seafood. Place raw
meats in plastic bags to keep the
blood and juice from contamination
the tomatoes.
Storing whole tomatoes
Always store whole tomatoes
unwashed. Be sure to keep the
storage areas clean and dry. When
storing or ripening tomatoes at room
temperature, keep them separate
from household chemicals. In the
refrigerator, keep tomatoes separate
from raw beef, poultry, fish and
seafood. Store raw meats on the
bottom shelf of the refrigerator in a
tray or pan. This will prevent juice
or blood from dripping onto the
tomatoes. Throw away tomatoes that
touch raw meats, blood or juice.
Check tomatoes regularly for signs
of spoilage such as mold and slime.
If spoiled, tomatoes should be
thrown out.
Storing cut Tomatoes
Be sure to refrigerate tomatoes
within 2 hours of cutting them.
Store them in plastic bags, clean
airtight containers or tightly covered
in plastic wrap. Keep your
refrigerator clean and cold (40
degrees F or below).
Washing and serving
To prevent spoilage and mold
growth during storage, it is best to
wash tomatoes just before you eat or
prepare them. Before handling fresh
tomatoes, wash your hands with hot,
soapy water for 20 seconds. Dry
them with a paper towel. Wash and
sanitize all food preparation areas
and utensils with a solution of 1
teaspoon of chlorine bleach in 1
quart of water. Then wash all whole
tomatoes thoroughly in a clean sink
under clean, running water, even if
you do not plan to eat the skins.
Gently rub each tomato with your
hands to help remove dirt and
bacteria. Do not use detergents,
soaps or bleach to wash fresh
tomatoes. These chemicals may
change the flavor and could be
poisonous. When cutting or
chopping tomatoes, use separate
cutting boards and utensils for raw
meats and fresh tomatoes, or wash
and sanitize them between foods.
This will prevent any pathogens on
the raw meat from being transferred
to the tomatoes. Be sure to cut off
and throw out the stem end of the
tomato. This is the area at the top of
the tomato where the stem was
attached. Pathogens that can cause
food borne illness may hid in this
area.
Educational programs of Texas
AgriLife Extension Service are open
to all people without regard to race,
color, sex, disability, religion, age, or
national origin.
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OLUTIONS
DEEP EAST TEXAS
WorkForce Solutions Deep East Texas will be closing five satellite
workforce centers in Newton, San Jacinto, Trinity, San Augustine,
and Sabine counties on July 28, 2008.
WorkForce Solutions regrets that this action has become necessary
due to a loss of Federal funding for workforce programs. Residents
of these counties will be able to access workforce services at one of
the seven remaining workforce center locations, via internet at
www.detwork.org or www.twc.state.tx.us, and by toll-free numbers.
You’ll find the same helpful services and friendly, professional
people at:
JASPER COUNTY
710 South Wheeler
Jasper, TX 75951
409-384-9031
Toll-free:
877-384-9031
FAX: 409-384-9677
SHELBY COUNTY
1121 Hurst St., Ste 2
Center, TX 75935
936-598-2468
Toll-free:
800-256-9095
FAX: 936-598-4357
ANGELINA
HOUSTON
COUNTY
COUNTY
210 N. John Redditt
1512A Loop 304
Lufkin, TX 75901
Crockett TX 75835
936-639-1351
936-544-7859
Toll-free:
FAX: 936-544-7872
877-639-1351
FAX: 936-639-1272
NACOGDOCHES
POLK COUNTY
COUNTY
205 E. Polk
2103 South Street
Livingston, TX 77351
Nacogdoches, TX
936-327-5421
75961
Toll-free:
936-560-1441
800-256-8183
Toll-free:
FAX: 936-327-3916
877-560-1441
FAX: 936-560-0540
TYLER COUNTY
205 N. Charlton
Woodville, TX 75979
409-283-3400
FAX: 409-283-7114
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Health Alerts
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provided by: East Texas Chiropractic
LOW BACK PAIN
Low-back pain is a common
condition that can be difficult to
treat. Spinal manipulationThe
application of controlled force to
a joint, moving it beyond the nor-
mal range of motion in an effort
to aid in restoring health.
Manipulation may be performed
as a part of other therapies or
whole medical systems, includ-
ing chiropractic medicine, mas-
sage, and naturopathy.
is among the
treatment options used by peo-
ple with low-back pain in
attempts to relieve pain and
improve functioning. It is per-
formed by chiropractors and
other health care professionals
Newton College
Students Make
Dean’s Lists
At SHSU, SFA
Newton’s college students are
really doing well this year..
Congratulations to the following
st who have made the Dean’s
List at their respective universi-
ties:
At Stephen F. Austin Ramsey
Adam Davis (General
Agriculture major) and Sarah.
Augusta Fuller
(Communications-Journalism
major) were Dean’s List hon-
orees for the spring semester.
To be eligible for this recognition,
a student must be enrolled in 1
or more semester hours an
maintain a grade-point average
of at least 3.5.
At Sam Houston State
University, Christy N. Clifton
(Advertising & Graphic Design
major) and Eleanor Dess Meek
were named to the Dean’s List
for spring semester. The Dean’s
List at SHSU requires full time
students have grade point aver-
ages of 3.5 and above.
such as physical therapists,
osteopaths, and some conven-
tional medical doctors. This fact
sheet summarizes the current
scientific knowledge about the
effects of spinal manipulation on
low-back pain.
Key Points
Evidence indicates that spinal
manipulation can provide mild-
to-moderate relief from low-back
pain. It appears to be as effec-
tive as conventional treatments,
and recent guidelines for health
care practitioners include it as a
treatment option for pain that
does not improve with self-care.
Spinal manipulation is gener-
ally a safe treatment for low-
back pain. The most common
side effects (e.g., discomfort in
the treated area) are minor and
go away within 1 to 2 days.
Serious complications are very
rare.
Recent research into spinal
manipulation for low-back pain
has begun ,to look at the effects
of different forms of manipula-
tion, as well as treatment dura-
tion and frequency.
Tell your health care providers
about any complementary and
alternative practices you use.
Give them a full picture of what
you do to manage your health.
This will help ensure coordinat-
ed and safe care.
Use Special Care
With Fireworks
For many, fireworks are an
exciting part of Fourth of July
celebrations. But the colorful
fun they provide can easily turn
into a dangerous situation if
proper and safe use is not fol-
lowed.
“It only takes a spark to start a
wildfire,” said Tom Spencer, fire
risk assessment coordinator for
Texas Forest Service.
“Fireworks, especially aerial fire-
works, can be the source of that
spark.”
Much of the state is experi-
encing drought. As a result, the
grasses in these areas have
dried and are easily ignited.
Spencer recommends keeping
fireworks use well away from dry
grass and other flammable veg-
etation, to prevent accidental
fires.
The Texas Forest Service rec-
ommends the following precau-
tions for safe fireworks use-
• Adhere to all county and city
fireworks laws and restrictions
• Use fireworks outdoors, away
from dry grass and buildings.
• Follow label instructions on
how to properly discharge fire-
works.
• Only use fireworks with close
adult supervision.
• Keep a bucket of water, wet
towels and a garden hose near-
by.
• Discard used fireworks; never
try to relight them.
• Allow used fireworks to cool
thoroughly before handling to
avoid possible burn injuries.
Caution is advised on fire-
works use because of the poten-
tial they pose for starting wild-
fires. Texas Forest Service
urges those celebrating the
Fourth of July with fireworks to
plan ahead and limit use of fire-
works to areas where accidental
fire starts will not occur.
Happy 18th Birthday
Stewart Moyel
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Monday, July 7, 2008
MAY GOD
BLESS YOUl
Love,
Mom, Dad & Skeeter
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Dussetschleger, Anne. Newton County News (Newton, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 2, 2008, newspaper, July 2, 2008; Newton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth635151/m1/4/: accessed July 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Newton County Historical Commission.