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Ask Karen Ranks As Top Ten Best Federal Mobile Apps

July 03, 2012 Bill Bagley, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service

Last week the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) Mobile Ask Karen app earned high-praise from Government Computer News ( link will take you offsite). The publication gave a tip-of-the-hat to Mobile Ask Karen, ranking it as one of “ The 10 best federal mobile apps.” Mobile Ask Karen...

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“Ask Karen” Tweets to Reduce Foodborne Illness at Fourth of July Barbecues

July 03, 2012 Catherine Cochran, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service started its Fourth of July “party” a little early this year, hosting a bilingual Twitter party on June 28 to answer its tweeps’ food safety questions in advance of any gatherings they are hosting. “ Ask Karen,” FSIS’ virtual food safety representative, and...

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