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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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Turkey Tips Step 1: Shopping for Your Feast

November 19, 2014 Chris Bernstein, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

-You’re certain you’ve thought of everything to make this year’s Thanksgiving meal a flawless success. You’ve assigned your quarrelsome family members who passionately root for rival football teams to seats on opposite ends of the dinner table. You’re prepared to cook all of your guests’ favorite...

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USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Helene

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses in the path of Hurricane Helene that USDA has programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters. USDA staff in the regional, state and county...

Happy Leftovers Day!

November 27, 2009

We hope you had a joyful (and food-safe) holiday meal. We suspect that like most of us you’ll be enjoying the goodies for days to come. One highlight of our run-up to the holiday was our live Facebook chat on food safety on Nov. 12. USDA food safety expert Diane Van took questions on a variety of...

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How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey

November 22, 2016 Marianne Gravely, Food Safety and Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

As with many things in life, when cooking a turkey you can do it the easy way, or you can do it the hard way.

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Frozen or Fresh: Which Turkey Should You Buy?

November 09, 2023 Jesus Garcia, Food Safety and Inspection Service

It’s finally November. To beat the crowds, you rush to your grocery store to buy a turkey. If this is your first time, you’re faced with a dilemma: frozen or fresh?

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“Ask Karen” Tweets to Reduce Foodborne Illness at Fourth of July Barbecues

July 03, 2012 Catherine Cochran, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service started its Fourth of July “party” a little early this year, hosting a bilingual Twitter party on June 28 to answer its tweeps’ food safety questions in advance of any gatherings they are hosting. “ Ask Karen,” FSIS’ virtual food safety representative, and...

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USDA Urges Communities, Farmers, Ranchers to be Prepared for Severe Weather

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds those in the path of the severe weather forecast for the Southeast this week, to take steps now to keep their food safe, and for farmers and ranchers to take proactive steps to protect their livestock. The weather system...

USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Helps Global Efforts to Reduce Food Loss and Waste: An Interview with Paige Cowie

March 22, 2021 Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. Globally, food waste is estimated at 1.6 billion tonnes and arises from many causes from farm to table. In developing countries...

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Thanksgiving Dinner: A Gift that Keeps Giving

November 26, 2010 Diane Van, Manager, Meat and Poultry Hotline

We hope you enjoyed our countdown to the Thanksgiving holiday, and turkey roasting tips! Now that the holiday is behind us, it’s time to think about what to do with the copious amounts of leftovers taking up room in our refrigerators.

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