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How to Reduce Food Waste at Home

June 08, 2020 Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison

Each of us has the power to reduce food waste in our homes. As the USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison, I would like to share with you three of my favorite ways to keep food waste at home to a minimum.

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

Common Mistakes College Students Make When Ordering Take Out

August 22, 2019 Nirav Shah, MBA, MPH, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS

This is your first year of college, a step toward living life independently. You managed to get into a college, now what..!?! From the first day of freshman year until gradation, avoiding foodborne illness is as important as getting good grades and creating memories.

Health and Safety

USDA Updates FoodKeeper App to Include New Food Items

October 04, 2018 Meredith Carothers, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The FoodKeeper app has received an update! The update adds 85 new food items to the FoodKeeper, including chorizo, prosciutto, edamame, fresh salsa, canned tuna, cereal bars, and salad dressings.

Health and Safety

Planning Some Spring Cleaning? A Check List for a Food-Safe Pantry and Refrigerator

March 14, 2018 Clara Yuvienco, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The refrigerator and pantry are where most people store their food. But these storage areas may also be one of the less frequently cleaned places in your home, which could be hazardous to your health.

Health and Safety

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.

Health and Safety

Time Management: The Key to a Food Safe Holiday

December 06, 2017 Marianne Gravely, MS, Senior Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The holiday season is a prized time; it’s that festive season that seems to be here before you know it, and you wonder how you will find the time to do everything you need to do to celebrate properly with family and friends. The holidays are also when we share favorite, treasured foods with our...

Health and Safety

USDA Integrates Recalls Information into ‘FoodKeeper’ Application

August 30, 2017 Christopher Bernstein, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced new updates to its popular FoodKeeper application that will provide users with new access to information on food safety recalls. The app has been updated so users can choose to receive automatic notifications when food safety recalls are announced...

Health and Safety

A Holiday Get Together: Cooking for Friends and Family

December 19, 2016 Clara Yuvienco, MPH, CHES, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. Office parties, holiday buffets and potluck dinners offer great opportunities to exchange gifts and goodwill. But if food is not properly handled, they can also be a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria that causes foodborne...

Health and Safety

USDA's FoodKeeper App Uses Open Data to Keep Consumers Safe and Food Fresh

November 29, 2016 Chris Bernstein, Director, Food Safety Education, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The FSIS FoodKeeper app is an easy way for consumers to keep their food safe by providing valuable advice on storing foods and beverages to maximize freshness and minimize food waste. By helping users understand food storage, the app empowers consumers to select methods that extend shelf life and...

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