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Food Safety and Inspection Service educates consumers about the importance of safe food handling & how to reduce the risks associated with foodborne illness.

Washington, DC
fsis.usda.gov
Joined February 2009
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  1. 9 hours ago

    Did you know that millions of Americans get sick from foodborne illness? Remember, following four simple steps: clean, separate, cook, and chill, can help keep your family safe from foodborne illness.

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  2. Oct 9

    Power outages and flooding can compromise the safety of your food. If you’re currently affected by Hurricane , here are some tips to keep you and your food safe!

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  3. Oct 9

    Only 1% of participants in a recent observational study used a food thermometer to check that frozen corn was properly cooked. Many manufacturers and FDA recommend using a food thermometer to make sure frozen vegetables reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F before eating.

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  4. Oct 9

    Today is and we’re not EGG-aggerating when we say make sure your egg dishes reach 160°F for safety! Always use your food thermometer to check!

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  5. Oct 8

    Hurricane Delta is quickly approaching the Gulf Coast. Heavy winds & rain can cause power outages. Are you prepared? Be sure to follow these steps to ensure maximum safety of food products & reduce your risk of foodborne illness.

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    Oct 8

    We have programs that provide assistance in the wake of disasters and stand ready to help ag producers & residents in the path of Hurricane Delta

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  7. Oct 8

    FSIS is seeking nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) which is established to provide scientific advice to federal food safety agencies to ensure the safety of domestic, imported, and exported foods.

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  8. Oct 8

    Having a hard time maximizing the freshness and quality of your grocery items? Download the FoodKeeper app! FoodKeeper is a handy tool that helps you understand food and beverage storage.

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  9. Oct 8

    This HispanicHeritageMonth, join , , and today at 2pm ET as they discuss the challenges, resources, and programs on Latino health! Join the conversation using hashtag

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  10. Oct 7

    Q: Why should I put food back in the refrigerator ASAP? A: Most foodborne illness-causing organisms grow quickly above 40 °F. In a few hours, bacteria on food can form "toxins" that might not be fully destroyed by cooking. More answers here:

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  11. Oct 6

    Thank you to everyone who participated in our virtual public meeting today! A recording of the meeting will be available here soon: . We also encourage public health communicators to submit comments on the federal register here:

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  12. Oct 6

    If you wash chicken before cooking chances are, you’re contaminating many of the other items you prepare with your meal afterwards. People who washed their chicken in our study contaminated side dishes 26% of the time.

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  13. Oct 6

    “If we think about the journey our food takes from farm to fork, consumers play an important role in the final steps of the process.” – Dr. Mindy Brashears

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  14. Oct 6

    “At FSIS, one of the primary ways that we are adapting our consumer food safety messaging is based upon data from our consumer research studies.” – Dr. Mindy Brashears

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  15. Oct 6

    Dr. Mindy Brashears speaks on the importance of FSIS influencing consumer behavior through consumer education.

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  16. Oct 6

    Our virtual public meeting has kicked off! Participants will be learning about FSIS’ current state and the future of consumer food safety education, along with insight from & .

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  17. Oct 6

    Cooking Not-Ready-To-Eat frozen foods like stuffed poultry, chicken strips or chicken nuggets, in a microwave is not recommended. Use a conventional oven to make sure that your food cooks evenly and confirm your food is done with a food thermometer.

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  18. Oct 5

    Did you know children under five are most vulnerable to foodborne illness due to their immune systems still developing? Their depends on the food safety behaviors of their parents & caregivers! Tips you need to keep your family safe ↓

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  19. Oct 5

    Passionate about public health and food safety? Tomorrow, 10/6, FSIS will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss how government, industry and consumers all play a role in safe food handling. Learn more and register: .

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  20. Oct 4

    Happy ! Chicken, beef, and pork– the options are endless! Always remember to not leave food out longer than 2 hours while enjoying your tacos today! This includes toppings like cheese & salsa, too!

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