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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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Assortment of sliced ham, eggs and Easter meals

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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Spring Holidays are for Family Feasts, Not Pesky Bacteria Guests

March 18, 2024 Zoya Sattar, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

It’s a special time of year as we welcome spring and celebrate several holidays. Many families and communities will be celebrating with their Easter, Eid, and Passover traditions. Whether you’re celebrating your Easter dinner with ham, Eid lunch with lamb, or Seder meal with brisket, remember to...

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