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Fireworks, Flavor, and a 250th Birthday: How to Keep Cookout Favorites Food Safe All Holiday Weekend

(Washington, D.C., July 1, 2026) – In preparation for America’s 250th Anniversary on the Fourth of July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides tips for practicing safe food handling when grilling and hosting outdoor gatherings. “The summer...

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Too Hot for Coffee! Warming Temperatures in Puerto Rico Present a Challenge to Coffee Growers

May 04, 2017 William A. Gould, USDA Caribbean Climate Hub Director and Isabel K. Parés-Ramos, USDA Caribbean Climate Hub Coordinator

Climate projections indicate Puerto Rico may be warmer and drier, likely impacting one of the Island's most iconic crops. This could result in less-favorable growing conditions in the coming decades for coffee. A new study by the USDA Caribbean Climate Hub shows that if greenhouse gas emissions and...

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Simple Food Safety Steps for Spring Holiday Meals

(WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2026) – Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for large gatherings, following basic food safety practices can help reduce...

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A Safer Way to Host Mother’s Day Brunch

Karen Anderson, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

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...

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Forest Service Rookie an International Inspiration

May 24, 2016 John C. Heil III, U.S. Forest Service

Six months after being hired by the U.S. Forest Service, Angelica Perez-Delgado made a major impact, including international assistance to the country of Georgia, on her way to being named Rookie of the Year for the Pacific Southwest Region late in 2015. When a major storm event triggered a...

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Ham, Eggs, and Easter Meals: Keep Food Safety on the Table

Karen Anderson, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS-USDA

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.

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Keep Food Safety in Play this Super Bowl

WASHINGTON, January 28, 2026 — Super Bowl parties often feature takeout, delivery and foods that are served over several hours. To help prevent foodborne illness, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding fans to keep food safety in play on...

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USDA Joins Global Partners to Kick Off International Year of Soils in 2015

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2014 – Today, USDA joins nations from across the globe to kick off the International Year of Soils, an effort to highlight the importance of soil in everyday life. Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie will address members of the 68th United Nations...

Star-Spangled Grilling and Smoking Food Safety Practices Everyone Needs to Know

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 – On July Fourth, the aroma of barbecue will fill the air as the festivities bring together family and friends to celebrate with quintessential American cooking pastimes: grilling and smoking. Food is the biggest staple when it comes to celebrating Independence Day, aside...

Don’t Run Out the Clock on Food Safety this Super Bowl

(Washington, D.C., January 27, 2025) — If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party, keep food safety in your playbook to ensure that bacteria doesn’t run out the clock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has a game plan to keep your Super Bowl servings...