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Easy Tips to Reduce Food Waste in Your Child’s Lunch Box

August 25, 2021 Jean Buzby, USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison

It’s estimated that a family of four wastes on average $1,500 a year on food that goes uneaten. As kids go back to school, we wanted to share some easy tips you can use to reduce food waste in your child’s packed lunch.

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety

Avoid Foodborne Illness During Temporary Power Outages

August 18, 2021 Jesus Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety Education Staff

According to Department of Energy data, a recent analysis found that weather-related power outages are up by 67 percent since 2000. Climate change and aging infrastructure are putting a heavy burden on our power grid and the communities they serve. As temperatures rise this summer, so will the...

Health and Safety