An estimated 48 million people suffer from foodborne illness in America each year; that means 1 in 6 ill people, with roughly 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3,000 deaths according to the CDC. Public health and food
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Sparkling food safety habits will brighten your celebration
When family and friends roll into town for Fourth of July festivities, being the host with the most is at the top of most people’s lists. While many worry about campfire and fireworks safety, safe…
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Health officials warn against buying from mobile meat sellers
Reports of people selling meat out of trucks and backpacks in an Indiana community spurred health officials to issue a public warning and a request for help Wednesday.
“There is great risk in buying meat…
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Custom-exempt slaughter should not be expanded
Custom-exempt slaughter is a little known practice that could expand in size and impact throughout the United States if pending legislation is approved by Congress — and that is almost certainly not a good thing.
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USDA Provides Tips for #GrillingLikeaPRO on the Fourth of July
This Fourth of July weekend, many Americans will be celebrating our nation’s independence with family gatherings and summer cookouts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding families to take…
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15,000 Pounds of Country Fried Steaks Recalled Nationwide for Potentially Containing Plastic
AdvancePierre Foods, an Enid, Oklahoma. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,328 pounds of frozen, fully cooked country fried steak products because they may contain foreign materials—pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and…
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The Latest in Meat Safety: Another Form of Zapping?
Bacterial contamination of meat is an ongoing problem and everyone wishes for an easy fix–one that does not require meat producers and packers to prevent contamination.
Irradiation works, but raises feasibility and other concerns.
How…
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