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Celebrate freedom this Fourth of July, and have your burger well done

By Thomas Gremillion on July 4, 2021

Growing up in South Carolina, Independence Day was fraught with danger. Most years we spent the holiday at my Aunt Debbie’s timeshare condo in Myrtle Beach. The condo was on a golf course, and my…
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Food poisoning roulette is not an appropriate game for holiday picnics

By News Desk on September 2, 2018

Wherever you are this Labor Day weekend, warm weather will bring many families and friends together for picnics and barbecues. With a few tips and tricks you’ll be prepared to avoid pathogens while serving food…
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Memorial Day meal musts

By Kelsey M. Mackin on May 24, 2018

Fly feet, under-cooked burgers and room-temperature potato salad aren’t the only food poisoning threats on the menu for Memorial Day weekend gatherings.

Pools, puppies, and playgrounds are just three of the other potential pathogen vectors…
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Don’t let spoiled food spoil the fun on Labor Day weekend

By News Desk on September 1, 2017

In honor of Labor Day, many people in the U.S. will share good company, fun and food. Unwanted guests can crash the picnics and parties, though, if hosts don’t pay attention to food safety basics.
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Don’t let food poisoning eclipse the afterglow after the big event

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on August 20, 2017

Editor’s note: The U.S. Department of Agriculture posted the tips below for people planning to view the solar eclipse tomorrow. The staff of Food Safety News offers a couple more: Don’t get distracted by the …
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Beach Beat: Avocado hand and other summer food hazards

By Coral Beach on May 28, 2017

I figure you haven’t properly celebrated a summer holiday unless you consume some potato salad and baked beans, but an increasing number of people are making guacamole a summertime tradition, and according to some doctors…
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Safe Grilling Tips for the Fourth of July

By News Desk on July 4, 2014

Since the Fourth of July is the high point of summer grilling season for many American families, we at Food Safety News like to remind everyone this time of year of a few simple safety…
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Have a Happy Fourth of July, with No Foodborne Illness Fallout

By Cookson Beecher on July 4, 2013

When it comes to food safety, hosting a Fourth of July cookout is different from hosting a winter holiday meal, for a variety of reasons. To begin with, summer cookouts are typically held outdoors, the…
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Holiday Cookouts: Add Liberal Amounts of Food Safety

By Cookson Beecher on May 25, 2013

Ah, summer. Memorial Day is on its way. Time to gear up for picnics and barbecues! Along with shopping lists, recipes and guest lists, here’s something else to put in your holiday file: If you…
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