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Food Safety Belongs on the Grill

May 24, 2022 Kenneth King, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

There’s nothing better than gathering around the grill to prepare a good meal. Don’t forget the rules of food safety this grilling season.

Health and Safety

Bring Food Safety to Your Summer Vacation

WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – As summertime brings families and friends together for outdoor celebrations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to make sure your summer festivities are food safe. Whether you’re grilling burgers, camping, or having a picnic, everyone should always remember to...

Navajo Nation Veterinary Stockpile Exercise

May 20, 2011 Edward Avalos, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs

On April 27, I was honored to accompany President Shelley of the Navajo Nation for the National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS) exercise held in Window Rock. The NVS exercise provides countermeasures – supplies, equipment, medicine, vaccines and response support services – that states and Tribes need to...

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Your Top 10 Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling

June 30, 2022 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety Education Staff

As you plan your Fourth of July celebration, remember these 10 food safety tips to keep your barbecue free from foodborne illness:

Health and Safety

Agriculture Secretary Outlines Vision for Agricultural Solutions to Environmental Challenges in Speech to the National Press Club

Watch Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's remarks live at 12:50 pm ET at: http://press.org/events/npc-luncheon-tom-vilsack-secretary-us-department-agriculture Good afternoon, everyone. I want to thank the National Press Club for the opportunity to discuss a complex environmental challenge American...

FSIS Provides PRO Grilling Tips for Summer Barbecues

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2017 — From Fourth of July cookouts to entertaining visiting relatives, summertime is a season that brings together loved ones and lots of food. This summer, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is providing tips on how to “Grill Like a PRO” during your outdoor...

For Safety’s Sake, Handle Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Safely

July 27, 2022 Scott Elliott, USDA Agricultural Research Service

Meat may dominate the grill, but the market for plant-based meat alternatives is growing. That growth is due, in part, to a belief that plant-based products are less susceptible to pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella.

Research and Science

USDA Reminds Consumers to Handle Frozen Foods Safely This School Year

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2021 — As students, parents and caretakers adjust to a physical return to classrooms this fall, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds families to follow food safety practices to prevent foodborne illness when it comes to preparing frozen foods. After a year of...

Enjoy a Variety of Foods and Flavors for National Nutrition Month

March 30, 2022 Colleen Sideck, Technical Information Specialist, National Agricultural Library

As National Nutrition Month comes to an end, remember that healthy eating is a year-round endeavor. Nutrition.gov is here to help you continue celebrating with your favorite healthy foods and traditions! Explore these simple ideas for adding nutritious and cultural foods into your eating routine.

Food and Nutrition

Five Healthy Recipes for the Holiday Season

December 07, 2021 Nutrition.gov staff, National Agricultural Library

The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends. Often, those celebrations involve sharing a meal together. With Thanksgiving and the winter holidays here, it is a great time to start looking for recipe ideas! These five, healthy holiday recipes from Nutrition.gov combine vegetables...

Food and Nutrition

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