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Give Yourself a Hand!

May 23, 2018 Adam Ghering, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

“Clean vs. dirty” is a concept that seems easy enough to understand. You know your jeans are dirty when they get grass stains on them, because you can easily see the stains. Seeing bacteria on your food is a different story. All foodborne bacteria are microscopic and can’t be seen with the naked eye...

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Oh, the Places You’ll Go – With Food Safety!

May 22, 2018 Janell Goodwin, Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

“Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away!” Welcome to yet another rendition of the infamous Dr. Seuss tale that you’ve probably heard at your graduation ceremonies and from family and friends. By the time I graduated college, I could basically recite this...

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Food Allergies: Helping Schools Prepare to Respond

May 14, 2018 Charlsia Fortner, Food Safety Specialist, Office of Food Safety, Supplemental Nutrition and Safety Programs

Did you know that the month of May has been designated National Allergy Awareness Month? While many of us are sneezing our way through the pollen season, we should also remember many people are affected by food allergies every day.

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Food Allergy Awareness and Action

May 14, 2018 Adam Ghering, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

May is Allergy Awareness Month and a great time to learn more about food allergies and how to keep those with allergies safe. For 2 percent of adults, and 4 to 8 percent of children in the United States, food allergies are a continuous concern. For these individuals, the immune response their body...

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Food Safety Tips during Ramadan

May 11, 2018 Janice López-Muñoz, BS, MSIH Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Ramadan is observed by more than 1 billion Muslims around the world. This holy month is a time of fasting and prayer for the followers of Islam, who abstain from food and drink each day from dawn until dusk. The end of Ramadan is marked with a celebration known as Eid al-Fitr, which stands for...

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The Best Bridal Shower Favor: Food Safety

April 11, 2018 Janice López-Muñoz, BS, MSIH, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Planning the perfect bridal shower can be stressful. Endless days and nights searching for the perfect games, favors and food can cause some things to fall through the cracks. Safe food handling shouldn’t be one of those things. Good planning always helps ease the mind, so follow our food safety...

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Keep Your Easter Ham and Eggs Pathogen-Free This Year

March 30, 2018 Clara Yuvienco, MPH, Food Safety and Inspection Service and Howard Seltzer, Food and Drug Administration

If you’re reading this blog, chances are, you enjoy eating ham. After a day of hunting for eggs and chasing the kids around the yard on Easter, it’s time for the family to enjoy that delicious ham they have been waiting for.

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Planning Some Spring Cleaning? A Check List for a Food-Safe Pantry and Refrigerator

March 14, 2018 Clara Yuvienco, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The refrigerator and pantry are where most people store their food. But these storage areas may also be one of the less frequently cleaned places in your home, which could be hazardous to your health.

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End Game Strategies for Super Bowl Leftovers

February 01, 2018 Nirav Shah, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The game is over and your team WON, or maybe not. But two things remain after the game — friendly rivalries and lots of leftovers. There are some important rules you need to follow regarding Super Bowl Party leftovers to ensure your loved ones don’t get foodborne illnesses after the game.

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Don’t Let the End Zone Become the Danger Zone: Your Guide to Hosting a Penalty-Free Super Bowl Party

January 30, 2018 Meredith Carothers, Food Safety Education Intern, Food Safety and Inspection Service

It’s time for the big game, which also means it’s time to host your friends for your annual Super Bowl party! And where there’s a Super Bowl viewing party, there’s also plenty of food. By following these food safety rules from our game-winning playbook, you’ll provide the best defense to avoid...

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