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WWII (from Page 3)
Rappelling into readiness the whole time?’ Finally, one day You can protect against foodborne illness
they did. They dropped the damn
bomb then dropped another bomb,
and pretty soon, after Japan finally
gave it up, we had the signing of by ously held raw meat, poultry or seafood.
peace.” KEVIN ROBINSON Cook
On Aug. 6, 1945, the B-29 Eno- DeCA Public Affairs • Cook meats to a safe minimum inter-
la Gay, flew over Hiroshima and nal temperature as measured with a food
dropped the first atomic bomb. Three FORT LEE, Va. — Although the CO- thermometer – 145°F for pork, 155°F for
days later the B-29 Bockscar dropped VID-19 pandemic has upped our public beef, and 165°F for poultry products and all
an atomic bomb on Nagasaki. Shortly safety awareness, consumers cannot afford ground or cubed meats.
after, Japan surrendered and so to lose track of the precautions recommended Chill
marked the end of the war for Hayes. to help protect against foodborne illnesses. • Chill food promptly and properly. Refrig-
According to Hayes, 150 Airmen Courtesy photo “Of course, we want our customers to be erate or freeze perishables, prepared foods
from the 504th made the ultimate Several B-29 Superfortresses fly over Nagoya, Japan, during World War vigilant in guarding against the spread of and leftovers within two hours (or one hour
sacrifice during the war. Hayes left II. The photo was in possession of Ralph Richard Hayes, former 20th Air COVID-19. However, we also need to remain if temperatures are above 90°F).
aware of those foodborne illnesses such as
behind the chaos of war aboard a Force, Army Air Corps, 421st Bombardment Squadron bombardier, who E. coli and salmonella that can also be po- Parham reminds commissary shoppers
naval vessel on a three-week journey served during WWII in Japan. The B-29 was a heavy bomber used by the tentially harmful, even deadly,” said Army to bring a cooler or insulated bag, to help
to return home. United States during WWII and the Korean War. Lt. Col. Angela Parham, director of DeCA’s maintain proper food temperatures during
a long trip home from the store.
Seventy-five years later Hayes Public Health and Safety. “So, it’s important “The trip home can end up being a source
remembered his experiences and re- Reserve officer and served until back with a plane that had a hundred that we continue paying attention to the of foodborne illness if you’re not careful,”
called his crew, fondly knowing they Dec. 29, 1979, retiring as a lieuten- holes in it, some in his diaries, he’d basics of foodborne illness prevention.” Courtesy graphic Parham said. “Also, don’t forget to wash your
were the reason he returned home ant colonel. He was a father of five just sit and show you pictures.” Every year, foodborne illnesses strike an Safety.gov. Thanks to awareness campaigns before you go on to prepare the next item. hands before, during and after handling food
safely and that he was the last of kids, grandfather to six and great His children shared the pride they estimated 48 million Americans, resulting from the CDC and USDA, such as “Be Food • Food contact surfaces can be sanitized – that will help prevent a lot of problems.”
them alive to share their story. grandfather to nine. His children felt in their father’s history and the in 3,000 deaths and nearly 130,000 hospital- Safe,” commissary customers have the guide- with a freshly made solution of 1 tablespoon A few more tips for handling food safely
“[Our] radio operator was scared explained their father never spoke importance of telling his story. izations, according to the CDC. That’s why lines they need to help lower the risk of food- of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach in 1 gal- can be found at www.homefoodsafety.org:
to death all the time but did a hell about his time in the war until he “I think it’s important for everyone military veterinarians and store food safety borne illnesses when they leave the store. lon of water. The DeCA website is a good resource for
of a good job,” recalled Hayes fondly. visited reunions. to understand what sacrifice is,” Bill specialists inspect food sources, deliveries The “Be Food Safe” message is the basis Separate food safety. To find the latest food safety
Senior Airman Blake Gonzales “We had a radar operator who was “He had one of his reunions and said. “People made [these sacrifices] and products on the commissary shelves. for the following safe handling techniques: • Separate raw meat, poultry and seafood alerts and product recalls affecting military
Airmen assigned to the Combat Team Member only 17 — really good-looking kid. asked me if I’d go to it with him,” when they were 20 years old. I think However, that’s only half the fight, Par- Clean from other foods in your grocery shopping commissaries, visit the News Room on com-
Course rappel during a training scenario at Tanque We had one gunner who was the old said Bill Hayes, Richard Hayes’s son. we were very fortunate, none of us ham said. Commissary customers have a • Wash hands with warm soapy water for cart and in your refrigerator. missaries.com and select the box that says
Verde Falls, Tucson, Arizona, Aug. 14, 2020. Air- man in the crew and the only guy I “I got to meet a lot of the people that had to make any sacrifices like that.” responsibility to protect their families and 20 seconds before and after handling raw • If possible, use one cutting board for “Food Recall.”
men in the CTMC learn evacuation skills during the ever knew that enjoyed war — you were in his group and it was kind of As Hayes relayed his stories, he themselves from foodborne illnesses and it meat, poultry or seafood. fresh produce and a separate one for raw For more on food safety awareness, go
course to include rappelling, as well as other land couldn’t keep him out of the airplane. an eye opener. They had some pretty showed remorse for lives lost, for starts the moment they exit the store. • Wash utensils, cutting boards, dishes meat, poultry and seafood. to the CDC website. Information on food
and water rescue techniques. They all died several years ago.” hairy missions. My dad started talk- his fellow soldiers, and for Japanese Bacteria and viruses remain the leading and countertops with hot soapy water • Never place cooked food or foods that are handling techniques is also available at
After the war, Hayes became a ing about some of the missions, flying civilians and pilots. causes of food poisoning, according to Food- after preparing each food item and eaten raw, like salads, on a plate that previ- Eatright.org.

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