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Cooking Meat: Is It Done Yet?

October 03, 2022 Beverly Cazares, Communication Program Specialist, FSIS-USDA

A meal preparation study (PDF, 1.3 MB) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) revealed that only 55% of people use a food thermometer to verify if their food is safe to consume, despite 88% of participants reporting that they own a thermometer...

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USDA Propels This Scientist’s Career Trajectory

September 20, 2022 USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Communications Team

You could say that Andreya Dupree is flying high with the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), partially due to being a licensed drone pilot. “USDA was the place that gave me a chance to continue to learn and grow. I've received many opportunities with USDA,” said Dupree.

Research and Science

Pack Food Safety on your Next Hike or Camping Trip

August 30, 2022 Meredith Carothers, Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Hiking and camping are perfect Labor Day weekend activities, and there’s something special about enjoying a meal while admiring nature. To ensure your experience stays foodborne illness free, follow these food safety tips.

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USDA Issues Helpful Reminders for Your School Lunch Prep

August 16, 2022 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

More than 50 million youth are expected to attend U.S. schools this fall, and a good portion will be taking their own lunches to school. To help parents and caregivers prepare to-go meals safely, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers some advice.

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Your Top 10 Food Safety Tips for Summer Grilling

June 30, 2022 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety Education Staff

As you plan your Fourth of July celebration, remember these 10 food safety tips to keep your barbecue free from foodborne illness:

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World Food Safety Day Spotlights Global Health Threat

June 07, 2022 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Imagine a global sickness that spreads faster than HIV and causes nearly as many deaths as malaria.

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Food Safety Belongs on the Grill

May 24, 2022 Kenneth King, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

There’s nothing better than gathering around the grill to prepare a good meal. Don’t forget the rules of food safety this grilling season.

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Food Safety is About People

May 03, 2022 Sandra Eskin, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new effort to reduce Salmonella in poultry, we led with the numbers. The number of illnesses due to Salmonella has not decreased over the last two decades. Year after year, people have become ill with Salmonella infections at roughly the...

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Make Food Safety the Centerpiece of Your Spring Holiday Feast

April 14, 2022 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety Education Staff

Springtime is here, and families across America are eager to gather around the table to commemorate holidays such as Easter, Passover or Eid al-Fitr. Though traditions may differ, these holidays have one thing in common — delicious food! Keep your feast memorable by following these food safety tips.

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Enjoy Your Super Bowl Snacks with a Side of Food Safety

February 08, 2022 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, FSIS-USDA

While millions watch NFL players battle it out in the Super Bowl, the real MVPs on Sunday will be chicken wings—more than 1 billion will be consumed before, during and after the game! Whether you bake, roast, fry or order in your chicken wings, don’t forget the four food safety steps that night.

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