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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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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...

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Are You Sure It Wasn’t Food Poisoning?

August 28, 2017 Abigail Shew, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The United States food supply is one of the safest in the world; however, that doesn’t mean our food is free from all pathogenic bacteria. As we celebrate National Food Safety Education Month this September, the United States Department of Agriculture, along with our partners at the Centers for...

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Packed Lunches: Cutting Corners, But Not Food Safety

August 15, 2017 Karen Hunter, Executive Correspondence and Issues Management Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service

As a working mom of four boys, ages 8 and under, I’m asked on a near-daily basis: “how do you DO it?!” It’s a carefully orchestrated dance: keeping my family fed, healthy, dropped off at school and daycare at the appropriate times, with their respective accompaniments, whether homework, snacks or...

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When Something Strange Happens to Your Food - Who You Gonna Call?

April 03, 2017 Meredith Carothers, USDA Food Safety Education Staff

It’s Friday morning and you get out of bed, ready for another day at work, and you are excited that the pot roast you put in your slow cooker the night before is hot and ready to pack for lunch. You run into the kitchen and notice the light on the slow cooker is out. The flashing 12:00 on the...

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Win Super Bowl Viewing Party Host of the Year with our Food Safety Tips

February 03, 2017 Janice López-Muñoz, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

It’s coming. The most popular TV event of the year — Super Bowl Sunday!!! That means the four F’s…Fun, Family, Friends and Food. The pressure is on. You don’t want to be the Super Bowl party host that your guests call — or even worse, post to social media — saying they got foodborne illness. If that...

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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...

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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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How to Safely Thaw a Turkey

November 18, 2016 Marianne Gravely, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. As soon as it begins to thaw, bacteria that may have been present before freezing will begin to grow again. There are three safe ways to defrost a turkey: in the refrigerator, in cold water, and in a microwave oven. Refrigerator Thawing (Recommended) The...

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