MadgeTech Blog — Food Safety

Jerky is a protein-packed, lightweight snack, especially for those on the go since it can be stored without the need for refrigeration. Through dehydration, the moisture in the meat is removed, turning a pound of meat into just four ounces and eliminating the threat of pathogenic bacteria. But while the meat is marinating, make sure the proper time and temperature controls are in place to prevent food poisoning.

In the United States, there are several foodborne illnesses linked to meat, causing dozens of outbreaks that send thousands of people to the hospital each year. Common culprits such as E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella and Campylobacter are not only present in living animals, but processing environments could also encourage the growth of these harmful pathogens.