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Penalty Free Chicken Wings for Game Day

January 27, 2015 Amelia Kermis, MPH CHES, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service

The star of most Super Bowl parties is the chicken wing, crispy and covered in a delicious sauce. If you are going to make wings for your Super Bowl party, follow these steps to make sure your dinner’s star player is safe to eat. You don’t want to get a penalty for giving your guests food poisoning.

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USDA Proposes Tougher Food Safety Standards for Chicken and Turkey

January 21, 2015 Al Almanza, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety

It’s no secret that Americans eat a lot of chicken and turkey. In fact, USDA estimates that a single American will eat 102 pounds of poultry in 2015. It is USDA’s job to ensure the meat and poultry products we enjoy are also safe to eat, and that means adapting federal food safety regulations to...

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Día de Reyes: A Time for Friends, Feasts, and Food Safety

January 05, 2015 Luis Rivera, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Nothing brings people together like the Holidays, or Navidades for us Spanish speakers. Día de Reyes (Three Kings Day) would not be complete without some excellent eats. Many Hispanic-Americans have a favorite dish during this special season – from lechón to pasteles to tamales to atole. Nothing...

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It's all about the Sides

December 18, 2014 Amelia Kermis, MPH CHES, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Main dishes may dominate most holiday tables, but the space on your plate will probably be filled with more sides than whatever holiday meat is served. Proper food handling and cooking will make sure these items come out just as safe and delicious as your main meat. Making a safe side dish can be...

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Get the Most Out of Your Holiday Roast

December 16, 2014 Amelia Kermis, MPH CHES, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

The traditional centerpiece of many holiday meals served this time of year is the roast. Whether you use pork, beef, goose, turkey, or chicken, the most popular means to cook your meat of choice is in the oven. The roasting recipe that was handed down to you from your great grandmother may need a...

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Tis the Season to Avoid Raw Meat

December 11, 2014 Megan Buckles, Congressional and Public Affairs Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Everyone loves spending time with family and friends enjoying special winter treats, but you might want to think twice before reaching for some traditional dishes. Raw meat dishes like tartare may be more common this time of year, but they still come with health risks. “Tiger meat” is another...

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How to NOT Give Your Office Food Poisoning at the Holiday Party

December 04, 2014 Amelia Kermis, MPH CHES, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

Most offices host some sort of get-together this time of year and you may be asked to bring a dish. If you’re not bringing food to the office, you may be bringing something to another get-together with family or friends. Follow these tips to be sure your diners remember your nice contribution...

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The Other Holiday Shopping: Grocery Shopping

December 01, 2014 Amelia Kermis, MPH CHES, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

During the holiday season, it seems that all we do is shop, shop, shop. While not paying attention when you purchase holiday gifts places your wallet at risk, not paying attention when you purchase groceries can place your health at risk. If you don’t take certain safety steps while grocery shopping...

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Turkey Tips Step 4: Loving Your Leftovers

November 26, 2014 Chris Bernstein, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

It’s over. All of your guests have scraped their Thanksgiving dinner plates clean and have migrated from the dinner table to the couch. While you may want to immediately relax and celebrate after preparing a successful meal, it’s important that you first refrigerate any leftovers within two hours...

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Turkey Tips Step 3: Let's (Finally) Get Cooking

November 25, 2014 Chris Bernstein, Food Safety Education Staff, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA

It’s here. You’ve been planning for this since the moment you packed away your summer flip-flops – Thanksgiving Day. After safely handling and preparing your turkey, you’ve got hungry guests headed your way expecting a grand feast, so it’s time to start cooking.

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