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Keep Your Chicken Wings in the Big Game

February 06, 2024 Kenneth King, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

When it comes to food safety during the big game, you can’t just wing it. Chicken wings are one of the most popular foods to eat during the Super Bowl, and USDA has some tips to keep foodborne illness from intercepting your Super Bowl Sunday.

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Kick Off Your Super Bowl Party With Pizza

February 01, 2024 Kenneth King, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

Pineapple on pizza is up for debate, but food safety is not. When including pizza in your Super Bowl party, make sure food safety is included in the toppings.

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

Tackle Foodborne Illness When Ordering Takeout or Delivered Foods

February 07, 2023 Communications Program Specialist Beverly Cazares, USDA-FSIS

The Super Bowl is the biggest and most anticipated sporting event of the year. Friends and families “huddle” and consume foods and snacks for the duration of the game while cheering for their favorite team. This iconic annual event is often celebrated by ordering takeout and delivered foods, which...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

Enjoy Your Super Bowl Snacks with a Side of Food Safety

February 08, 2022 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS-USDA

While millions watch NFL players battle it out in the Super Bowl, the real MVPs on Sunday will be chicken wings—more than 1 billion will be consumed before, during and after the game! Whether you bake, roast, fry or order in your chicken wings, don’t forget the four food safety steps that night.

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Your Winning Game Plan for Super Bowl Sunday Food

February 02, 2021 Laura Scott, USDA-FSIS Public Affairs Specialist

Every coach has a winning game plan. What’s your plan for your Super Bowl eats? Strategizing now can help prevent foodborne illness in your household and reduce food waste later.

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Who Will Win? #TeamChickenWing or #TeamPorkRib

February 01, 2021 Michael Sheats, AMS Livestock and Poultry Program and Lillie Zeng, AMS Public Affairs

Sitting down for the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 might look a little different this year, but one thing remains the same: you need the perfect game day protein to fuel up for the Big Game. America has spoken and it’s down to chicken wing or pork rib - which team will you be on?

Food and Nutrition

Your Winning Game Plan for Super Bowl Party Food and Leftovers

January 28, 2020 Lynn Pereira, Food Safety Education Staff, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

If you’re planning to host friends and family on Super Bowl Sunday, remember that no party is complete without a game plan for leftovers. And a good game plan starts with the end in mind. Strategizing now can help you prevent foodborne illness and reduce food waste later.

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Cold 1 – Hot 2: Don’t Let Bacteria Score a Touchdown on Super Bowl Sunday

January 21, 2020 Clara Yuvienco, Food Safety Education Staff, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

The rules of a football game are clear, but many don’t know game-day food safety rules. Help your guests stay healthy by tackling offensive bacteria that could be in possession of your food. Be ready to intercept foodborne illness and protect the serving line with a defense of food safety tips.

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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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