Food Safety : Food for Good Health
Worth buying if: You need a compact kitchen reference about refrigeration and thawing.
Skip it if: You want in-depth microbiology or current regulatory details beyond Patten’s 1997 guidance.
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Summary
Barbara J. Patten’s Food Safety: Food for Good Health is a short, practical primer that outlines basic food-handling, refrigeration, and contamination prevention aimed at home cooks, caretakers, and classroom use.
Why this book now
Even though published in 1997, Patten’s clear rules about refrigeration, cross-contamination, and safe reheating remain useful reminders for today’s home kitchens and community foo.
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- You need a compact kitchen reference about refrigeration and thawing.
- You teach food-safety basics in school, camp, or community groups.
- When you want vivid sensory scenes, the plot forces tough decisions quickly.
- You want in-depth microbiology or current regulatory details beyond Patten’s 1997 guidance.
- You expect comprehensive recipes or meal planning rather than brief safety rules.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780865934047
Worth buying if: You need a compact kitchen reference about refrigeration and thawing.
Skip it if: You want in-depth microbiology or current regulatory details beyond Patten’s 1997 guidance.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Very quick Low time commitment
At 24 pages, Patten’s booklet reads in a single short session and is designed for quick reference rather than prolonged study.
What stands out here
This Rourke Pub Group edition highlights concise, classroom-friendly guidance and clear safety steps rather than exhaustive technical detail.
Best way to approach it
Skim for checklists and page-through when prepping meals or teaching; use the booklet as a single-sheet refresher to post by the kitchen or pantry.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780865934047
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.