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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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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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From Fridge to Table: Preparing Brisket Safely for Passover

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

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.

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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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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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USDA Process Verified Program: Transparency from Farm to Market

August 16, 2024 Jennifer Porter, Deputy Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service

When purchasing food, many consumers look for information on where the food came from and how it was produced. No antibiotics, cage-free, and grass-fed are a few marketing claims consumers find on protein-based food packaging. To provide assurance to customers of the validity of these and other...

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Pack It Safe, Pack It Smart: Back-to-School Lunchbox Packing Essentials

July 25, 2024 Beverly Lopez, Communications Program Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

You can’t help but see school supplies everywhere if you’ve been shopping during the last few weeks. Alongside purchasing new backpacks and notebooks, it’s essential to also stock up on lunchbox essentials that will keep your child’s homemade lunches safe: insulated soft-sided lunch bags, two cold...

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