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A USDA veterinary official says the U.S. and Mexico are making progress on the Mexican screwworm situation. (Gary Crawford and Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service saying that the U.S. and Mexico are working hand-in-hand on the screwworm situation.
Dr. Burke Healey with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has details of that November 22nd screwworm detection in Southern Mexico--the only detection as of 3pm EST, November 27th.
A food safety expert says if you are the one preparing the Thanksgiving meal, you need to wash your hands frequently during the process. (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers with USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline) ****Broadcasters: The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674...
Broadcasters--The USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline number is 888-MPHOTLINE(888-674-6854) Listeners can also go online to Ask.usda.gov How do you safely handle those turkey, ham and beef leftovers? (Gary Crawford and Meredith Carothers, with the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline)
One expert says don;t carve USDA's Prospective Planting acres in stone. A lot can happen before the seed drops. (Gary Crawford and Lance Honig with USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service)
There are a variety of means commercial business, municipalities, and private landowners have available in efforts to control mosquito populations. (Rod Bain and Jamie Kopco of Penn State University Extension)
Make sure your summer dish is remembered for its flavor, not a foodborne illness. Keep these potluck food safety tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in mind.