The Nose Knows - Most Americans rely on the 'sniff' test

I have just been reading another article from 'Plastics-make it possible' blog, about how many Americans 'sniff' their stored food to see if it is still safe to eat. This is something we are all familiar with, but what a lot of people don't realise is that not all bacteria on food smells. In fact many bacteria are odourless and tasteless - and these can be potentially harmful if eaten, particularly for vunerable adults and children. It seems that many people lack confidence in understanding how long food can safely be stored and two thirds of people which were interviewed, wished their food could tell them when they should be thrown out. This is where Count On It labels can help, whilst they may not speak, they do let you know at a glance when you food was first opened, letting you be sure that you're eating stored food within it's safe limits.

Here's the article...

THE NOSE KNOWS: MOST AMERICANS RELY ON “SNIFF TEST” « Plastics Make It Possible

Tis the season for leftovers!

I found this great article by Holly Clegg, author of trim&TERRIFIC - here she shares some great ideas of Thanksgiving leftovers in an article published in womensonlinemagazine.

Tis the season for leftovers!

Limited time special offer for retailers - 24 boxes for £24

Farm shops, delis, cookshops and online retailers, we have a special offer in the run up to Christmas on Count On It food labels. 24 boxes for £24. Shipped in a full colour, shelf ready display box, Count On It labels are the ideal stocking filler for the foodie in your customer's lives. Email lyndsey@count-on-it.co.uk to order yours, or if there is a local retailer you'd like to buy them from let me know too.

Count On It this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving - it’s the time of the year when we buy those little food luxuries – chutneys, pickles, sauces – as well as cream, mayonnaise, too much meat, fish, seafood and puddings – our refrigerators groan with the amount of food we purchase.

Although it's great to spoil ourselves, it's as important to get the most out of our food.

These days we have all become more aware of the amount of food we waste and many of us have become more determined than ever not to waste good food or throw it in the bin. But remembering how long food has been opened or stored can be a nightmare! Don't worry, help is at your finger tips!

Count On It® easy to use food freshness labels will tell you at a glance how long your food has been opened or stored, ensuring you get it at its best, get the most out of it, whilst also reducing the amount of unnecessary food wastage.

The stick-on labels feature scratch-off panels which show when a product was first opened, stored or frozen. No more guessing!

Simply peel, stick, scratch and track.

They can be stuck on jars, storage tubs, packets - anything and are also easily removable, without leaving sticky residue behind. They are also freezer friendly too!

Perfect for chutneys, sauces, leftovers - the list is endless.

Available at Amazon and www.count-on-it.co.uk