Monmouth's Ask the Doctor May-June 2020

Where can consumers find information on recalls of food products? For information on recalls of meat, poultry and egg products, go to https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/ fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHOTLINE (1-888-674-6854). For information on recalls of foods other than meat, poultry and egg products, contact the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutri- tion's Outreach and Information Center at 1-888-SAFE FOOD (1-888-723-3366).

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Apple Banana Salad with Peanuts Enjoy a fresh, flavorful change of pace with a surprising mix of lettuce, apples, and bananas, topped with a paprika dressing. This is a quick, easy meal for a busy day. Ingredients • 12 ounces lettuce mix • 2 ripe bananas • 2 1/2 medium apples, sliced (14 oz. of sliced ap- ples) • 3/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts For the Dressing • 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt • 2 tablespoons fat-reduced mayonnaise • 1 tablespoon honey • 2 teaspoons paprika Directions 1. Whisk together dressing ingredients. 2. Slice bananas. 3. In a large salad bowl, toss mixed greens, banana and apple slices, peanuts, and dressing. Tips on how to select and store bananas: • Choose bananas that are slightly green on the stem and tip. They should be firm, without bruises. • Store unripe bananas at room temperature. Store ripe bananas in refrigerator for up to two weeks; peel may turn black.

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