Next Tuesday, June 7^th is World Food Safety Day, Tuesday, June 7 marks the fourth annual World Food Safety Day, a day that draws attention to the importance of safe food, and inspires action to help prevent, detect, and manage food borne risks worldwide. Practicing safe food handling and hand washing are key steps to preventing food poisoning and ensuring great health. The CDC estimates that Salmonella causes more food-borne illnesses than any other bacteria. Join the Partnership for Food Safety Education on a Facebook Live or their YouTube channel next Tuesday at 1 pm for a special event focusing on safe poultry handling. Try the following recipe from the Partnership for Food Safety Education for more information, follow us on a variety of social media sites: Facebook, Instagram or YouTube @persongranvillefcs

Ham It Up Crescent Rolls – serves 20

1 8oz pkg crescent roll dough

8 slices deli ham (precooked)

4 tsp Dijon mustard

1 cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese

Tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unroll the crescent dough onto your kitchen work surface. Firmly press diagonal perforations to seal and separate into 4 long rectangles. Place 2 deli ham slices on each of the rectangles. Spread 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard on each rectangle and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Swiss or cheddar cheese. Starting at the shortest side, roll up each rectangle, press and seal. Optional: Coat each roll with sesame seeds. Cut each of the 4 rolls into5 slices forming 20 slices. Place cut side down on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 140°F on a food thermometer and the crescent is golden brown.