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Food safety tips for pet owners to follow during holiday celebrations

By Guest Contributor on November 26, 2020
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By The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be…
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Food safety goes hand-in-hand with COVID-19 safety this year

By U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 3, 2020

Planning to enjoy a picnic, barbecue, or meal under the summer sun on this holiday weekend? In addition to food safety, remember to practice social distancing — stay 6 feet apart from others you don’t…
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New Year’s Eve party and buffet safety tips from the USDA, FDA

By News Desk on December 30, 2019

A popular way to celebrate New Year’s Eve is to invite friends and family to a buffet. However, this type of menu, where foods are left out for long periods, leaves the door open for …
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How to avoid gift wrapping foodborne pathogens during the festive season

By News Desk on December 25, 2019

Many foodborne illnesses can be prevented by changing behaviors in the kitchen, especially during holidays when gatherings involve multiple cooks and a more vulnerable population that includes children and the elderly.

The USDA’s Food Safety …
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Pack food safety in your picnic basket

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on May 27, 2019

Memorial Day kicks off the official start of summer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to remind you to prevent foodborne illness before you light up that grill and pack up the cooler. Hot and…
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Alcohol content doesn’t matter; raw eggs can spike your nog with Salmonella

By U.S. Food and Drug Administration on December 31, 2018
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Editor’s note: This consumer advice column, by FDA staff working with the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, was originally published on www.foodsafety.gov. Please remember, some premixed eggnog products sold in retailers’ …
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Dietary indiscretion — Ten tips to avoid holiday poisoning in pets and people

By Phyllis Entis on December 21, 2018

Some animals are scavengers, eating anything from poultry to poinsettias, and paying for their impulsive behavior with diarrhea, vomiting, or worse. Veterinarians call it “dietary indiscretion.”

The most dangerous time of year for pets in…
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Non-toxic does not equal edible; be careful when decorating holiday treats

By U.S. Food and Drug Administration on December 20, 2018
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Your soon-to-be 6-year-old wants you to bake elaborately decorated holiday cookies and cakes in the shapes of of the season. You’ve found a cake-decoration video online, but it uses ingredients that make you wonder…
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Take care with traditional fare during the High Holidays

By STOP Foodborne Illness on October 2, 2016

Editor’s note: Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown today and continues for two days. It marks the beginning of the New Year on the Jewish calendar. Among its many highlights, autumn ushers in the Jewish High…
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CDC Hosts Third-Annual Food Safety Twitter Chat

By Lydia Zuraw on December 10, 2015

On Wednesday, Dec. 9, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosted its third-annual Twitter chat using the tag #CDCfoodchat to give consumers tips on keeping holiday meals safe and healthy.

It’s important…
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USDA Tips to Help Keep Your Holidays Illness-Free

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on December 23, 2014

As the end of the year approaches, it’s likely there are multiple meals and parties in your future. Carrying food from one location to another and sharing dishes with a crowd means more opportunity for…
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