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Keep Food “Cool for the Summer” to Avoid Foodborne Illness

June 17, 2020 Chrystal Okonta, MSPH, CHES, Technical Information Specialist, FSIS

One of the best things about the summer is finally getting to enjoy the warm weather outside, Backyard barbecues and picnics for you and your household can be a great way to get outside while staying safe. But rising temperatures can also bring food safety risks. During warm weather it’s even more...

Health and Safety

How to Reduce Food Waste at Home

June 08, 2020 Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison

Each of us has the power to reduce food waste in our homes. As the USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison, I would like to share with you three of my favorite ways to keep food waste at home to a minimum.

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

A Summer Grilling How-To

June 05, 2020 Meredith Carothers, MPH, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA; Howard Seltzer, Division of Education, Outreach, and Information, Office of Analytics and Outreach, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA

Grilling is a summer classic enjoyed by many. One of the awesome things about grilling is that you can grill pretty much anything! Burgers, chicken, seafood, vegetables … they’re all delicious when cooked on the grill. But did you know that there are food safety steps to follow no matter what you’re...

Health and Safety