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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!

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.

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!

USDA and all other federal agencies are mandated by FISMA to implement information security protections that are commensurate with the risk posed to their information and systems.

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.