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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.

Health and Safety

Going Ham for the Holidays

December 23, 2013 CiCi Williamson, Technical Information Specialist, USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, Food Safety Education Staff

‘Tis the season for ham! If you’re a ham fan, this one’s for you. In addition to Easter, more hams are served during the winter holidays than any other time of year. Just visit friends or family and you’ll likely be offered this easy-to-prepare-and-serve smoky, tangy, pink meat. Unfortunately, it is...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

Jamón par alas Fiestas

December 23, 2013 CiCi Williamson, Technical Information Specialist, USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, Food Safety Education Staff

¡Esta es la época para el jamón! Si usted es fanático del jamón, esta es la época para usted. Aparte del Día de Pascua, más jamones son servidos durante las fiestas de invierno que en ninguna otra época del año. Solamente visite un familiar o amigo y probablemente le será servido este platillo tan...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

Rain, Snow or Shine – Spring Foods Are Here!

March 29, 2013 Craig Morris, Deputy Administrator of the AMS Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program

Although in some parts of the country record snow fall and colder temperatures have masked it—spring is officially here. With the change of seasons come traditions and observances that date back to ancient times, many focused on growth, new life and change. Among these traditions are some holiday...

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