As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 249th birthday this Fourth of July, millions will gather for cookouts, parades and fireworks. But with summer heat and outdoor meals comes a less festive risk: foodborne illness.
According to the USDA, the summer months see a spike in food poisoning cases, often
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For Memorial Day weekend, millions of Americans will fire up grills and gather outdoors to honor fallen heroes. But with warm May temperatures, food safety is critical to prevent foodborne illnesses.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service offers guidance to ensure your holiday cookout remains safe
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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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An Auckland food producer has been fined for failing to keep production records on four occasions.
Soma & Sons, which trades as Tasty Foods, and manager Bhavesh Soma were sentenced this week in Auckland District Court on two charges under the Food Act, following a prosecution by New Zealand Food
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As Christmas approaches, families across the country are preparing festive meals with turkey, ham and other holiday favorites. However, food safety experts warn that improper thawing, cooking and food handling practices could make the celebrations a health hazard. By following a few simple guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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With bird flu virus detected in cow’s milk, U.S. health authorities have issued warnings against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk. They have also reiterated that consuming uncooked or undercooked poultry or beef products can lead to illness.
Despite these warnings, a new nationally representative survey
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Analysis of a Food Standards Agency (FSA) survey has found people worried about being able to afford food are more likely to take food safety risks.
Data comes from a report on the Consumer Insights Tracker covering July 2023 to March 2024. This monthly online survey monitors the behavior and
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Summer sausage, kielbasa, bologna, bratwurst: The list goes on and on. There are so many varieties of sausage. How long can you store them — and where? Are they fully cooked or not? The following background information will answer these questions and others. Use the chart as a guideline for
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“Last night, I left cooked roast beef on the counter to cool before refrigerating, but I fell asleep and discovered it this morning. I immediately put it in the refrigerator. Since the meat is cooked, shouldn’t it be safe to eat?”
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s toll-free Meat and Poultry
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People’s dangerous food safety behaviors related to reducing energy bills and saving money have stayed largely the same as the previous month, according to a survey.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Consumer Insights Tracker found 15 percent of participants turned off a fridge and/or freezer containing food in December compared
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