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The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is on! With games scheduled from June 11-July 19 in 16 cities across North America, many people will be traveling into the United States and to neighboring host countries, Mexico and Canada, to catch a match. While organizers work to ensure a safe and fun...

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is celebrating 100 years of its beef standards and grading service. With more than 90% of cattle graded annually, equating to 21 billion pounds of beef graded last year, AMS grading services deliver consistency, trust, value, and transparency across the...

From egg casseroles to shared plates, Mother’s Day brunch often includes foods that are prepared in advance and served buffet-style. Planning how foods will be cooked and served safely is an important part of hosting. Cook Egg Dishes Thoroughly Egg-based dishes are a staple of Mother’s Day brunch...

Today, we’re wrapping up our myth busters series.

Easter often brings families together around a shared table. From a centerpiece ham to decorated eggs and classic sides, a little planning can help keep food safety part of the celebration.

Passover meals are rooted in tradition, care, and intention. For many families, brisket is a centerpiece of the holiday meal. Because brisket is a large cut of meat that often requires advance planning, food safety should start well before the meal is served.

While grocery shopping, many consumers look for information on where their food came from and how it was produced.

At the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), our team is leveraging innovative technology to deliver faster, more secure services without bureaucratic barriers.

As African swine fever (ASF) causes severe outbreaks across the globe, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) remains vigilant in preventing its spread in the United States.

In this edition of our myth busters series, we’re reviewing the rules and regulations on traveling with foods that contain pork and how you can be prepared for your next trip!