National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day was created to encourage people to clean out their refrigerator in advance of the upcoming holidays to make room for all of the leftovers.
To Wash or Not to Wash – That is the Turkey Food Safety Question
Do not wash your turkey in preparation for cooking on Thanksgiving. It only spreads bacteria onto countertops and other surfaces and your hands. Only cooking the turkey thoroughly to 165°F kills any bacteria.
Food Safety for Veterans Day Weekend Gatherings
During Veterans Day celebrations, parades, special events, and gatherings will thank living veterans for their service and to remember all those who served. Americans will gather outdoors together enjoying tasty, patriotic, food. Eating outdoors though – where foods are left out for long periods – leaves the door open for uninvited guests – bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
Food Safety Observations When Dining Out
It is essential to make some basic food safety observations when dining out – so as to prevent foodborne illness. Food can get contaminated anywhere – no matter who prepares the meal or where you eat it.
National Nacho Day and Food Safety
National Nacho Day is November 6th and if you plan on having your own fiesta and making your world famous nachos – it’s a good time to brush up on the proper food safety skills. View restaurant deals to help you celebrate #NationalNachosDay.
National Sandwich Day and Food Safety
November 3rd is National Sandwich Day! Sandwiches can contain perishable foods (those likely to spoil and become unsafe to consume if not kept at 40 F° or below), and if handled improperly, can result in foodborne illness.
Unpasteurized Apple Cider and Food Illness
When the fall season arrives, people look forward to enjoying fresh apple cider and juices. Unfortunately, unpasteurized fresh apple cider and other unpasteurized juices have been linked with outbreaks of foodborne illness several times during the past.
Halloween Candy Safety Tips
Halloween is a fun time of year for all ages and can bring many scares, but don’t let one of those scares be a candy illness or mishap. Learn how you can spot suspicious treats and keep the little ones safe on Halloween.
Food Recalls and Alerts
If it seems foodborne illness outbreaks and food recalls have been increasing – it’s because they have been. A food recall occurs when there is reason to believe that a food may cause consumers to become ill.
Food Safety Prep Quiz – Test Your Knowledge
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