Easter unites families for vibrant celebrations with colorful eggs, savory hams and sweet treats, but food safety is critical to keep the holiday joyful. Improper handling of traditional foods risks Salmonella or Listeria, which sicken more than 1.3 million Americans yearly, according to 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Planning to have corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes for St. Patrick’s Day? The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has tips to help you make safe choices while preparing your meal. Knowing how to keep food safe will help reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Follow these quick steps to
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These sprouts are cool — literally. Unlike other sprouts that were grown in warm, moist conditions, Wild About Sprouts (https://wildaboutsprouts.com) are grown in cool temperatures using a patented process.
Why does this matter?
Turns out that sprout seeds themselves can be the starting point of a foodborne illness
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and feasting. Once the holiday meal ends, the spotlight turns to enjoying the leftovers in the days ahead. To keep those leftovers safe to eat, the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides essential food safety tips.
How to handle leftovers safely
The cardinal rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a request for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood. The FDA is seeking scientific data and information from the seafood industry, academia, state, and federal agencies, as well as other interested entities, on PFAS concentrations in seafood, the surrounding
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With Hurricane Helene now having made landfall, it is important to practice good food safety. For a chart about how to prepare and respond, see Food Safety Before And After An Emergency on the USDA website.
Knowing how to keep your food and water safe will minimize danger from spoiled
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A regional office of the World Health Organization (WHO) has produced guidance to help drive the elimination of the health burden associated with a parasite.
Fascioliasis is a parasitic disease that affects people and various animals. It is caused by the trematode Fasciola hepatica in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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As the new school year approaches, parents are not only busy purchasing school supplies but also focusing on packing safe and nutritious lunches for their children. Ensuring that homemade lunches are kept at safe temperatures is crucial to preventing foodborne illnesses. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides
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Today Americans are gearing up for barbecues, picnics, and outdoor celebrations. While enjoying the festivities and indulging in delicious grilled meats, fresh salads, and other holiday treats, paying attention to food safety is crucial, especially when dealing with leftovers. This week’s hot temperatures across the country require an extra layer
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As the Fourth of July approaches, the smell of barbecue marks the start of celebrations that bring together family and friends for quintessential American cooking pastimes.
Alongside fireworks, food is the biggest staple of Independence Day celebrations. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is urging
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