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Myth Busters: The Facts About How African Swine Fever (ASF) Spreads

Lynn Wachtman, Veterinary Medical Officer at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

At APHIS, we get questions about what we do and the animal diseases we track. Let’s review some of the common misconceptions around African swine fever (ASF) — what it is and how it’s transmitted.

Animals
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Get An A+ in Lunchbox Back-to-School Food Safety

Karen Anderson, Social Media Manager, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

As kids head back to school, many parents and caregivers are focused on homework, healthy meals and getting everyone to school on time. But one often overlooked item deserves a spot on every checklist: food safety!

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Planning a Caribbean Getaway? Don’t Give a Fatal Swine Disease a Free Ride

Katheen O’Hara, DVM, PhD, Assistant Director for Swine Health, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Temperatures are rising, and so are requests for time off! Reports show that more Americans — 53% in 2025, up from 48% in 2024 — are planning to travel this summer.

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USDA’s Food Safety Essentials for Your Next Beach Trip

Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

The beach weather may be hot and sunny, but there’s a forecast of foodborne illness if you’re not vigilant about food safety.

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USDA Shares Food Safety Recommendations for Your Potluck

Meredith Carothers, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

Make sure your summer dish is remembered for its flavor, not a foodborne illness. Keep these potluck food safety tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) in mind.

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Keep Your Team Safe During the Big Game

Maura Drumm, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS-USDA

The USDA has some tips to keep your food safe on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Don’t Fumble Those Chicken Wings: Marinate Safely for the Big Game

Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS-USDA

Everyone wants their chicken wings to make an impression.

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Try A Little Tenderness: The Evolution and Future of Meat Tenderness Standards

Bucky Gwartney, International Marketing Specialist, AMS Livestock and Poultry Program

USDA’s longstanding grading process provides an excellent overall meat quality assessment for buyers, sellers, and consumers to make decisions about their meat purchases.

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The Secret to a Successful Thanksgiving? The Right Tools to Prepare Your Turkey Safely

November 21, 2024 Zoya Sattar, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

For first-time hosts, or even experienced cooks, the Thanksgiving turkey can be a nerve-wracking dish to prepare once a year. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has some tips to reduce any anxiety over cooking your turkey this year.

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Keep your Kitchen Clean and Sanitized this Thanksgiving

November 21, 2024 Kenneth King, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

Thanksgiving is a time when friends and family gather to celebrate together, and the center of the action is the kitchen. Pots and pans will be full of collard greens and gravy while a turkey cooks in the oven. With so many moving parts, it is key that the preparation and cooking areas get fully...

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