Preparing Frozen Food Safety Tips
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2020 – New research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that consumers may not know how to safely cook frozen...
5 Tips for Using Your Microwave Oven Safely
Did you know the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates microwave ovens? Microwave oven manufacturers must certify their products meet safety performance standards created...
Handwashing for Food Safety
Inadequate handwashing has been identified as a contributing factor to foodborne illness, especially when preparing raw meat and poultry. Hands can move germs that...
Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
Here are simple ways to help keep your food safe when you experience a power outage. If your loss of power is due to...
How You Can Help Solve Foodborne Outbreaks
Did you know you can help disease detectives find and solve foodborne disease outbreaks? Learn some ways you can help protect others from getting...
Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Radiation Exposure
Like all medical procedures, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine imaging exams present both benefits and risks. These types of imaging procedures have...
Safety Tips for Holiday or Party Buffets
A popular way to celebrate holidays or any party occasion is to invite friends and family to a buffet. However, this type of food...
Countdown to a Food Safe Thanksgiving
Countdown to Thanksgiving: 8 Important Food Safety Tips
Thanksgiving Day is just two weeks away, and it's time to get ready. Here are answers to...
Keep Foodborne Illness Away from Your Super Bowl End Zone
Score a touchdown this year with your Super Bowl LV snacks by keeping bacteria out of the end zone. While your Super Bowl traditions...
Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing
"The Big Thaw"
Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during "the big thaw." While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. However, as soon...
