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Pack It Safe, Pack It Smart: Back-to-School Lunchbox Packing Essentials

July 25, 2024 Beverly Lopez, Communications Program Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

You can’t help but see school supplies everywhere if you’ve been shopping during the last few weeks. Alongside purchasing new backpacks and notebooks, it’s essential to also stock up on lunchbox essentials that will keep your child’s homemade lunches safe: insulated soft-sided lunch bags, two cold...

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Food Safety Sparklers: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill

July 02, 2024 Beverly Lopez, Communications Program Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA

Throwing a celebratory BBQ gathering this Fourth of July does not have to be stressful when it comes to the menu and food safety. As you prepare to welcome a large gathering of family and friends, keep these core food safety practices in mind:

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