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Safe Food Handling Tips for America’s 250 Potluck from Partnership for Food Safety Education

The Partnership for Food Safety Education is offering resources to help families, educators, and community leaders prevent foodborne illness during America 250 celebrations through...

The Risks of Ready-to-Eat: Five Ways to Protect Today's Prepared Meals

Ready-to-eat (RTE) meals and meal kits continue to move from a convenience option to an everyday staple. 

Preventing Food-Borne Illness, Simple Food Safety Tips for Hot Weather From Intermountain Health

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says food-borne illness is the cause of 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths each year. The post Preventing Food-Borne Illness, Simple Food...

The Strict Food Safety Rule For Leaving Cookout Sides Unrefrigerated

Their answers surprised me. READ MORE...

10 Food Safety Mistakes People Make During Summer Picnics

With excessive heat forecast for the country’s semiquincentennial, following these food safety tips can keep guests out of the hospital.

Fireworks, Flavor, and a 250th Birthday: How to Keep Cookout Favorites Food Safe All Holiday Weekend

~ from USDA In preparation for America’s 250th Anniversary on the Fourth of July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) provides tip...

Food safety tips to keep America's 250th anniversary illness-free

As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday this Fourth of July, millions of people will gather for backyard barbecues, picnics, parades and fireworks displays. F...

Keeping America’s 250th Independence Day leftovers safe

As the United States marks its 250th Independence Day, families will be packing away picnic trays, grill platters and dessert tables and facing the question of how to safely handle...

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Home canning season is here: Follow safe practices to avoid botulism and other foodborne illnesses

As gardens begin producing tomatoes, green beans, peppers and other summer favorites, many home cooks are preparing to preserve their harvest through canning.Home canning can be a...

8 Things You Should Not Store in the Pantry

Keep your food safe and tasting great — and last as long as possible.

Food Safety for Large-Scale Events: Best Practices for Caterers

Learn food safety best practices for large-scale events. See how caterers can prevent risks, train staff, and deliver a flawless execution.

Think Your Leftover Food Is Safe? Here Are 7 Health Issues It May Cause

Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth in leftovers, which can cause food poisoning if stored or reheated improperly.

'Do not eat' warnings to shoppers at Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose & Morrisons

The FSA has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose

'Do not eat' warnings to shoppers at Sainsbury's, Tesco, Waitrose & Morrisons

The FSA has issued several “do not eat” notices affecting items stocked across major supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons and Waitrose

Fly Control in Food Processing Facilities: Managing Seasonal Food Safety Risks

Fly control is critical to food safety. Orkin Commercial's IPM programs help food processing facilities address moisture, organic buildup, and access points before they create cont...

Keeping Food Safety Top Of Mind As Grilling Season Starts

The Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of the summer grilling season. USDA’s Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers said with the warmer weather, it’s important to protect...

SSAFE Advocates for Future-Proofing Food System Through Holistic, Risk-Based Food Safety Approach

The knowledge paper, titled, “The Future of Food Safety,” was developed in partnership with a top FAO food safety official and written by a former Codex Chair.

Storing Your Food Storage Safely

Now that you have committed to a food storage plan, it’s time to consider how we are storing to preserve the quality and safety of our food. Not all storage containers are safe for...

How to Become a Food Safety Supervisor: A Complete Career Guide

This in-depth guide explains how to become a Food Safety Supervisor, including local certification requirements, course selection, practical food safety skills, 30-day experience-b...

Summer BBQ Safety Tips: How to Avoid Food Poisoning

Summer BBQs combine heat, raw meats, and outdoor environments, all of which can raise the risk of food contamination if not handled properly. Food poisoning is not only unpleasant...

USDA Researcher Identifies Key Cold Storage Temperature for Maintaining Microbial Safety of Work-in-Process Fresh-Cut Pr...

The Center for Produce Safety (CPS)-funded study also found that some produce items may naturally inhibit Listeria monocytogenes growth and that peracetic acid may sometimes promot...

Ten Critical Food Safety Risks and Opportunities in Aseptic Manufacturing

In aseptic systems, product sterilization is only one part of a much larger control strategy. FDA's Acidified and Low-Acid Canned Foods framework outlines the regulatory requiremen...

Australian consumer survey highlights common mistakes

Results were released ahead of World Food Safety Day on June 7