Feb 01, 2019 By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tackling a buffet at your game day gathering? Practice these game rules and keep the runs on the field. Posted in:  Events Tagged:  Football ..read more

Jan 14, 2019 By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Subscription meal kits, mail-order food, and home-delivered groceries offer convenience. Make sure food safety is part of the package, too. Posted in:  Food Safety Tagged:  Food Prep ..read more

Jan 02, 2019 By: Leo O-Drudy, Writer, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA With the hurricane season of late summer and early fall behind us, it may be tempting to believe that the weather-related threats to food safety are behind us as well.  However, winter storms can cause power outages that disable refrigerators... Posted in:  Safety Tagged:  Food Safety ..read more

Dec 10, 2018 By: Meredith Carothers, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA The holidays are here, which means plenty of gatherings with family, friends and food! These get-togethers are usually fun-filled with catching up, laughter and occasional dancing, so don’t let foodborne illness crash your party. One of the best ways to... Posted in:  Events Tagged:  Holiday | Food Prep ..read more

Nov 21, 2018 By: Luis Delgadillo, Senior Public Affairs Specialist Thanksgiving Day is for family and friends. But Thanksgiving weekend is all about you and those amazing leftovers! Before you dig in, keep these tips handy so that leftovers can stay safely stored in the fridge or freezer. Handling food... Posted in:  Holidays | Seasonal Tagged:  Thanksgiving ..read more

Nov 13, 2018 By: Ayma Rouhani, MPH, Public Health Educator, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA November is National Diabetes Month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds people with diabetes (and those preparing food for them) about the importance of safe food handling in preventing foodborne illness. Learn about safe selection and preparation of... Posted in:  At-Risk | Food Safety Tagged:  Food Safety ..read more

Dec 04, 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Feasting with family and friends is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these simple tips to keep safe from food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays. Posted in:  Holidays Tagged:  Food Prep | Holiday ..read more

Dec 13, 2018 By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) For many people, the holiday season is the perfect time to spend time together in the kitchen and share delicious baked foods and desserts. Posted in:  Food Safety Tagged:  Food Prep ..read more

Nov 19, 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. Posted in:  Food Safety | Food Safety Science | Holidays | Illness | Kitchen Safety Tagged:  Food Prep ..read more

Nov 15, 2018 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States.1 Follow these four food safety tips to help you safely prepare your next holiday turkey meal. Posted in:  Food Safety | Kitchen Safety Tagged:  Food Prep ..read more