Food Safety and Inspection Service educates consumers about the importance of safe food handling & how to reduce the risks associated with foodborne illness.
Food Safety Tip: Prevent cross contamination in the fridge. Raw products like ground meat should go in containers to prevent their juices from dripping onto other foods. ✅ https://t.co/hmmZS4DgB7
Thawing meat quickly? Use the cold-water method. This method is faster than refrigerator thawing but requires more attention. Be sure to:
- Put product in leak-proof package/plastic bag
- Submerge in cold tap water
- Change water every 30 mins
- Cook immediately after thawing https://t.co/u4fiYvJ651
Make sure you follow the 4 steps while preparing your Sunday dinner:
🧼Clean
↔️Separate
🍳Cook
❄️Chill
What’s on your menu for tonight? https://t.co/3AI5VjXFNb
Expecting parents, do you know Listeria can grow in the fridge? It’s important for pregnant women to reheat deli meats until steaming hot or 165°F, in order to protect their unborn child from illness. #maternalhealthhttps://t.co/EkwtWJKYpP
Do you wet your hands before applying soap when you wash your hands? This may sound like a given but our study showed that 63% of people who “washed” their hands failed to actually wet their hands first…🤯😰 https://t.co/SAjdFxCZzm
✅ Storage Tip: Raw ground turkey should only be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. After that, it should be cooked or frozen. For best quality, ground turkey can be frozen for 3-4 months.
FAQ: How long is meat or poultry safe to use after purchase? 🤔
A: Use or freeze meat products within 3-5 days of purchase. Fresh chicken, turkey, ground meat, and ground poultry should be cooked or frozen within 1-2 days of purchase. https://t.co/7G9vNpMWbL
Avoiding cross-contamination is a major factor in preventing foodborne illness when handling raw meat
& poultry. Follow these steps:
👐 Wash hands for 20 seconds.
🧼 Thoroughly wash surfaces.
🍽️ Serve cooked products on clean plates with clean utensils.
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Need to report an issue with food and don’t know who to call? If you suspect that a food is contaminated or has made you or someone you know sick, follow these guidelines to report it to the right place: https://t.co/d2rfRt6Bm6https://t.co/GVGW6J8Xal
To prevent foodborne illness, ground turkey should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F and measured with a food thermometer. https://t.co/MYQEcXBUDDhttps://t.co/PH0xAvW8RU
Not sure how long you should keep certain foods in your fridge? Download our FoodKeeper app to know how to keep your food fresh and safe. https://t.co/e6m61wtex0https://t.co/mCGNL7E5Hd
DYK? The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) is a partnership btwn FDA, USDA & CDC. USDA tests animals at slaughter, FDA tests meat from grocery stores and CDC tests ill people. Learn more about NARMS at https://t.co/XzqTPRwsNl
In honor of Earth Day and Stop Food Waste Day in April, USDA joins EPA and FDA to share tips to help us all reduce #foodwaste in our daily lives https://t.co/mcIeoW9eOS
The food thermometer is the best kitchen helper when it comes to cooking meals in your home! Here’s a list of safe temperatures for meat and poultry: https://t.co/7eHAIurK6lhttps://t.co/I0Uz2D8Liw
This week, we recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by American agriculture! Join us as we show appreciation for all those who keep us fed, especially during a pandemic
#NationalAgWeek#AgDay21https://t.co/bL8lSmAGuY
My heart goes out to the victims of the shootings in Atlanta on Tuesday. The Asian American community has seen a rise of violence and hate in the past year, and it must stop.
Acts of hate and violence have no home in the United States of America.
For most of us in the U.S., corned beef and cabbage is synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day. But its association with the holiday isn’t an Irish tradition. It is a uniquely American tradition, a blending of both history and opportunity.
#StPatricksDayhttps://t.co/mhVcz5OIdu
Meet @DrTempleGrandin! Her life experiences with autism have influenced her work in animal behaviors in relation to handling & facility design at farms, ranches & slaughter plants. She is a well-known advocate for autism and the protections & rights of animals #WomensHistoryMonthhttps://t.co/rkfjQQ1zRy