USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service's Twitter Profile Analysis @usdafoodsafety on Twitter

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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. #maternalhealth https://t.co/EkwtWJKYpP

#Recall: JBS USA Food Company Recalls Imported Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination https://t.co/fsNMD9Ydcp

#Recall: JBS USA Food Company Recalls Imported Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination https://t.co/fsNMD9Ydcp

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

#Recall: Olymel S.E.C./L.P. Recalls Ready-to-Eat Ham Products Due to Possible Salmonella Enteritidis Contamination https://t.co/2m63MB6Sk2

✅ 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. https://t.co/qC1eU0kqwz https://t.co/033vBE1fYd

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/d2rfRt6Bm6 https://t.co/GVGW6J8Xal

It doesn’t have to be a special occasion for you to give us a call! We’re here for your food questions year-round! https://t.co/Vyse7Uz0BP https://t.co/8O2Ib7SNSK

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/MYQEcXBUDD https://t.co/PH0xAvW8RU

Want to learn more about FSIS? Visit us on our newly enhanced website! https://t.co/WnTJ7WfQLb

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/e6m61wtex0 https://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

FDA is assisting @USDAFoodSafety and @CDCgov in investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Hadar in ground turkey. https://t.co/TJikpKRam1

Warmer days ahead = more #grilling opportunities! Use a food thermometer to make sure burgers reach at least 160°F. For more #foodsafety & grilling tips: https://t.co/TGTpRvFlF6 https://t.co/lbQBNWShLS

@NPHW That’s a wrap on our questions. Before we go, we’d like to acknowledge the folks who aren’t here because they’re working on the front lines of the #COVID19 pandemic. We thank you all! @UnitedHealthGrp #NPHWChat https://t.co/IOQnkY6kHG

The #NPHWChat Twitter Chat is today from 2-3 pm ET! Don't miss out on the biggest public health conversation of the year with @NPHW and @UnitedHealthGrp. RSVP now: https://t.co/Ag6IBJ99hV https://t.co/rKmHl7wYI7

Register and learn more about the Meat Industry Summit | April 12- 16: https://t.co/wea3D8Rjyo Sessions will cover: • Labor & employment issues • Regulatory updates • Sustainability • International trade • Communications • Technology • Nutrition • Diversity & Inclusion https://t.co/P07HMNXp3K

During #NationalPublicHealthWeek say NO to cross-contamination! Don’t forget the Four Steps to Food Safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill. https://t.co/1yGcKf8PoN https://t.co/R8W8KiyuyE

Stay healthy by making #handwashing a regular part of your cooking routine. #Washyourhands to prevent spreading germs to your food and your family. https://t.co/LLxTepK3K9 https://t.co/0AAkW4zfl6

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/7eHAIurK6l https://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 #AgDay21 https://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. #StPatricksDay https://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 #WomensHistoryMonth https://t.co/rkfjQQ1zRy