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Spring Holidays are for Family Feasts, Not Pesky Bacteria Guests

March 18, 2024 Zoya Sattar, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

It’s a special time of year as we welcome spring and celebrate several holidays. Many families and communities will be celebrating with their Easter, Eid, and Passover traditions. Whether you’re celebrating your Easter dinner with ham, Eid lunch with lamb, or Seder meal with brisket, remember to...

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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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The Kitchen Sink: An Overlooked Place for Food Safety

October 03, 2023 Meredith Carothers, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

We use the kitchen sink for food preparation – rinsing produce, cleaning pots and pans, washing utensils that touch raw meat, and more. With these activities come the possibility for foodborne illness-causing bacteria to hang out in the sink too. If proper food preparation safety steps are not...

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Your Top Ten Labor Day Weekend Food Safety Tips

August 30, 2023 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety Education Staff

When you hit the road for that one last camping trip or beach day, bring food safety along to keep foodborne illness in the rearview mirror.

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Celebrate Your Fourth of July Without Foodborne Illness

June 27, 2023 Yolande Mitchell, Management Analyst, FSIS, USDA

The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, family and of course cookouts. Cooking safely is in your hands and doing so can help keep your family healthy this Independence Day. Control the transfer of bacteria by thoroughly washing your hands before and after touching raw meat, poultry and seafood.

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Food Safety is Everyone’s Business

June 07, 2023 Maura Drumm, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service

Foodborne illness impacts every community around the world, and preventing these illnesses is essential to global health. On this World Food Safety Day, the United Nations aims to spread the message that food standards save lives.

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Cool for the Summer: Keep Your Favorite Salads Chilled

May 24, 2023 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS, USDA

At your next picnic, let the spotlight shine on your food — not on party crashers like Salmonella or Listeria. When temperatures rise and food safety steps aren’t followed, cold dishes at a cookout are at risk for unsafe bacteria levels. Avoid foodborne illness by following these steps:

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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...

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Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip

August 30, 2022 Meredith Carothers, Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Hiking and camping are perfect Labor Day weekend activities, and there’s something special about enjoying a meal while admiring nature. To ensure your experience stays foodborne illness free, follow these food safety tips.

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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:

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