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Food Safety Tips during Ramadan

May 11, 2018 Janice López-Muñoz, BS, MSIH Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Ramadan is observed by more than 1 billion Muslims around the world. This holy month is a time of fasting and prayer for the followers of Islam, who abstain from food and drink each day from dawn until dusk. The end of Ramadan is marked with a celebration known as Eid al-Fitr, which stands for...

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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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Holiday Silver Lining: Avoiding Foodborne Illnesses While Traveling with Food

December 18, 2017 Janice López-Muñoz, BS, MSIH, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

As if the winter holidays are not enough stress, between making your gift list, shopping for gifts and deciding which party to attend, some of us add holiday travel to our to-do lists. Immediately following the decision to visit relative or friends for the holidays comes the big question — what food...

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Don’t Get Roasted by Foodborne Illnesses this Winter

December 13, 2017 Janice López-Muñoz, BS, MSIH, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The holidays are all about sharing, having fun and, of course…food!!! I bet you will agree that a good holiday get-together always includes delicious traditional dishes or special recipes.

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Have A Food-Safe Holiday Season

November 08, 2017 Tanya Brown, MBA, Lead Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service and Alexandra Day, Special Projects Coordinator, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Last year, more than 46 million turkeys were carved and eaten at Thanksgiving. Turkey is typically accompanied by a host of side dishes and desserts, making the Thanksgiving meal by far one of the largest meals most people will cook this year.

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Don’t Make Turkey Frying a Disastrous Situation This Thanksgiving

November 06, 2017 Archie Magoulas, FSIS Technical Information Specialist

Thanksgiving Day is full of family get-togethers, giving thanks, lots of food and some turkey deep frying horror stories. From homes burning down to turkeys skyrocketing into the air, safely preparing and frying a turkey doesn’t have to be dangerous. To avoid becoming one of these Thanksgiving Day...

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If Kibbeh Is On Your Menu, Consider Cooking It

October 17, 2017 Abigail Shew, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Kibbeh is a Middle Eastern and North African dish traditionally prepared with a combination of red meat, usually beef or lamb, raw onion, cracked wheat, and spices. Although there are some versions of the dish that are baked or fried (such as Kibbeh raas, quipe, Kubba halab, or Kibbeh bil sinieh)...

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Don’t Let Food Poisoning Sideline Your Tailgating Party

October 10, 2017 Sarah Lichtman, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service

Fall is a great time to get outdoors — the weather is mild, and there are so many great activities to choose from: picnics in the park, hiking, apple picking and every sports fan’s favorite — tailgating. But even the most devoted fan could be sidelined with foodborne illness if they’re not careful...

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Keep Playground Germs off of the Dinner Table

September 18, 2017 Sarah Lichtman, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service

It’s September, which means the kids are back in school. They will be taught reading, writing and arithmetic, but there’s one lesson they might not be getting in the classroom – proper hand washing. This month, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue signed a proclamation naming September National Food...

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