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Don’t Get Roasted by Foodborne Illnesses this Winter

December 13, 2017 Janice López-Muñoz, BS, MSIH, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The holidays are all about sharing, having fun and, of course…food!!! I bet you will agree that a good holiday get-together always includes delicious traditional dishes or special recipes.

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Time Management: The Key to a Food Safe Holiday

December 06, 2017 Marianne Gravely, MS, Senior Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The holiday season is a prized time; it’s that festive season that seems to be here before you know it, and you wonder how you will find the time to do everything you need to do to celebrate properly with family and friends. The holidays are also when we share favorite, treasured foods with our...

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Five Tips So You Don’t Miss the Big Deals With Bad Black Friday Leftovers

November 24, 2017 Tanya Brown, FSIS Public Affairs Specialist

It’s the day after Thanksgiving and all through the streets, 154 million consumers are moving their feet. All aim to get the best deal of the day, whether flat screens, jewelry or a 4K Blu-ray.

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Tips and Resources for a Bacteria-Free Thanksgiving

November 16, 2017 Tanya Brown, FSIS Public Affairs Specialist

More than 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving Day and with the never-ending list of side dishes and desserts, it is by far the largest and most stressful meal many consumers prepare all year, leaving room for mistakes that can make guests sick.

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You’ve Got the Right Stuff(ing)! Tips to Handle Stuffing With Care

November 16, 2017 Archie Magoulas, FSIS Technical Information Specialist

Stuffing is a big favorite around the Thanksgiving holiday. Although it is delicious, covered with gravy and mixed with slices of moist turkey, this side dish can also be dangerous. Because moist, warm stuffing is an excellent medium for bacterial growth, it's important to handle it safely and cook...

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Brining Safely Will Bring Tender, Flavorful Meat to the Thanksgiving Table

November 16, 2017 Archie Magoulas, FSIS Technical Information Specialist

Are you interested in brining a turkey, but aren’t quite sure how to do it safely? USDA is at your service! Though brining may sound like something only done commercially or by a certified chef, it’s quite simple with the right strategy — that means following safe food preparation steps.

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Turkey, Chicken, Duck, Oh My! Turducken Defies the Traditional Thanksgiving Bird

November 15, 2017 Tanya Brown, FSIS Public Affairs Specialist

Turducken. The name doesn’t sound appetizing, but once you cut into the triple layers of chicken, duck and turkey, you can see why people bypass the traditional Thanksgiving turkey for this all-in-one, mega-stuffed delicacy.

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Have A Food-Safe Holiday Season

November 08, 2017 Tanya Brown, MBA, Lead Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service and Alexandra Day, Special Projects Coordinator, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Last year, more than 46 million turkeys were carved and eaten at Thanksgiving. Turkey is typically accompanied by a host of side dishes and desserts, making the Thanksgiving meal by far one of the largest meals most people will cook this year.

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Don’t Make Turkey Frying a Disastrous Situation This Thanksgiving

November 06, 2017 Archie Magoulas, FSIS Technical Information Specialist

Thanksgiving Day is full of family get-togethers, giving thanks, lots of food and some turkey deep frying horror stories. From homes burning down to turkeys skyrocketing into the air, safely preparing and frying a turkey doesn’t have to be dangerous. To avoid becoming one of these Thanksgiving Day...

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Cook Slow to Save Time: Four Important Slow Cooker Food Safety Tips

October 24, 2017 Mary Katherine Jeffers, Executive Correspondence and Issues Management Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service

With work, school, sports practices, music lessons and homework time filling up the calendar, the back-to-school season can be hectic. During this busy time of year, having dinner waiting for you when you come home can make life so much easier. That’s why a lot of people choose to use slow cookers...

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