02/02/2023
How Common Is Food Poisoning?
Food poisoning is more common than you may think. Learn which germs from food cause the most illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths in the US: https://bit.ly/3WVS3ME
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Food poisoning is more common than you may think. Learn which germs from food cause the most illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths in the US: https://bit.ly/3WVS3ME
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the many accomplishments of Black Americans and recognize their central role
in U.S. history such as Dr. George Washington Carver, one of the greatest agricultural scientists in history.
By the end of this week, you might be bacon us to stop. But the steaks are just too high! We had a meating and decided the best way to celebrate is with and meaty meals! Comment your fav š„© pun or meal!
Planning snacks for ? While you watch your team make it to the end zone, remember to keep your food out of the DANGER ZONE by planning to:
āØļøKeep hot food hot
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š Never leave food out of the fridge over 2 hours
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When washing your leafy greens, like spinach and lettuce, always:
⢠Get rid of any torn or bruised leaves
⢠Rinse leaves under running water
⢠Dry with a clean cloth or paper towel
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: When using a slow cooker, cut large pieces of meat into smaller pieces before adding it to the pot to ensure its cooked thoroughly. More tips here -> https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/slow-cookers-and-food-safety
Winter weather headed your way? Save this infographic and always stay prepared and stay !
Adults 65 years and older are 4 times more likely than other people in the U.S. to get Listeria infections, the third leading cause of death from food poisoning in the U.S. Prevent food poisoning in yourself and loved ones and www.fsis.usda.gov/news-events/news-press-releases/adults-65-and-older-risk-population-why
Are you staying out of the cold weather and getting food delivered from restaurants? These meals should be eaten right away or refrigerated because cooked food can make you sick if it sits out for more than 2 hours. https://bit.ly/3C8x9Cq
Love lunch meat? Save this photo for future reference and stay
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January is National Soup Month! tip: Never leave a large pot of soup on the counter to cool before placing in the fridge. Instead, separate into smaller containers and safely place in the fridge for immediate cooling.
: The term āegg productsā refers to eggs that have been removed from their shells for processing at facilities called breaker plants. Get it? BREAKER plants! š¤Something to think about next time you crack an š„. https://ask.usda.gov/s/article/Are-all-egg-products-pasteurized
Remember to always thaw meat or poultry in the refrigerator, cold water, or microwave before putting it in your slow cooker. Donāt thaw it on the counter. https://bit.ly/3FZlpDt
Feeling ill? Fever, nausea & vomiting, upset stomach & diarrhea are just a few of the signs of food poisoning. Know the signs. Learn more ļ https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/foodborne-illness-and-disease
Jan 12 is Curried Chicken Day! š¬ Comment w/ a š· of your curried chicken dishes and remember to freeze or consume your leftovers within four days to stay .
Raw milk DOES NOT kill dangerous pathogens by itself. Pasteurization helps to provide safe, nutrient-rich milk and cheese. Debunk common myths about raw milk by getting the facts:
https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/dangers-raw-milk-unpasteurized-milk-can-pose-serious-health-risk
Are you a deep dish or thin crust lover? Tip ā” When pizza is left at room temp for more than 2 hours, harmful bacteria can grow and multiply rapidly, leading to foodborne illness. Don't let precious pizza leftovers go to waste! Keep 'em !
Trying a new healthy recipe to start out 2023? Remember to include this key step - wash hands after handling uncooked meat, chicken and other poultry, seafood, flour, or eggs. https://bit.ly/3jvqprY
What are you cooking for Sunday dinner? DYK harmful bacteria in raw or undercooked meat & poultry have no scent or taste & cannot be seen? Thatās why itās important to use a food thermometer to verify your food reaches a safe tempā”ļø www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/kitchen-thermometers
Show of hands if you use your š² to follow food recipes š Well, you better go wash those hands! If you use your phone while cooking, be sure to follow these steps to prevent foodborne illness via cross-contamination:
Itās time we started asking the tough questions like, how do you take your eggs? š¬
A. Fried
B. Scrambled
C. Omelet
D. Boiled
Sorry, weāre just really eggcited to celebrate and all the hard work FSIS Inspectors do to protect the publicās health. š„ Learn more: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/eggs/egg-products-and-food-safety
Itās ! š¬ Comment with a spaghetti gif if a bowl is in your future and remember to stay by following these steps while preparing your meals:
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DYK children younger than five years are at an increased risk for foodborne illness & related health complications because their immune systems are still developing? Find out how to keep your kiddos šø https://bit.ly/3WvQ02J
What have you meal prepped for this week? š¬ Whether youāre kicking off the new year with healthy meal prep habits or itās already your routine, donāt let foodborne illness delay you from reaching your goals! Cooked meals are only safe for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Itās a New Year and a great opportunity to start healthy habits by clearing the fridge of expired holiday leftovers! š¬ Whatās the first thing youāre tossing out? šļø Download our FoodKeeper app to keep your food fresh and safe. https://bit.ly/3WRykyg
Cheers to a happy and healthy new year! Start the year off right by learning about food safety and how to prevent food poisoning: https://bit.ly/3HHO9mQ
Ring in the New Year with food safety! š while enjoying those tasty snacks tomorrow night, remember to follow these 4 steps: Clean, Separate, Cook & Chill!
Are you feeling ill after all the holiday eating? Learn about the symptoms of food poisoning, how soon they start, and what common food sources are: https://bit.ly/3V35xp4
Are those holiday leftovers still in the fridge? If itās only been 3-4 days, heat & eat or freeze them asap! Otherwise, itās time to discard. Frozen, leftovers can last up to six months (for best quality).
Heard about a meat, poultry, or egg product recall through the grapevine, but want to find more information to keep you and your family safe? We have a dedicated page on the website for you to easily reference:
Find recalls and alerts on FoodSafety.gov about food that may cause consumers to become ill.
Pulling out the slow cooker? Here are some tips that will help keep you food safe! https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/slow-cookers-and-food-safety
Are you preparing a holiday meal? Cooking meat to a safe internal temperature is an important step to prevent food poisoning. Learn more about food safety: https://bit.ly/3G0eLOM
Donāt forget! Turkey, chicken & duck are safe to eat when they reach 165°F in 3 places:
(1) thickest part of the breast
(2) innermost part of the wing
(3) innermost part of the thigh
ā Attention bakers ā Donāt let your holiday pies spoil! Pies that contain eggs or milk should be refrigerated within 2 hours. Fruit pies are ONLY safe for 2 days at room temp, and 1 week in the fridge!
After cooking your holiday meal, you should refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours. If you are refrigerating a big cut of meat, cut it into smaller pieces so it cools quickly. Learn more about holiday food safety. https://bit.ly/3WpggLG
Parents & Caregivers: Did you know children under 5 have a higher risk of foodborne illness because their immune systems are still developing? Keep them safe from foodborne illness this holiday season by avoiding certain foods.
Does your holiday recipe call for raw eggs? Always use pasteurized eggs to make holiday foods like eggnog, tiramisu, or hollandaise sauce. Learn more tips: https://bit.ly/3gYjczS
The shortest day of the year calls for a yummy stew! If you make more than you can eat, be sure you store it properly: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/leftovers-and-food-safety
Raw flour is not ready-to-eat and may contain harmful bacteria. Make sure raw dough or batter is fully cooked or baked before eating. Donāt taste raw dough or batter, even if itās tempting to take a bite! https://bit.ly/3VJRvtk
If you plan on eating ham this season, keep food safety in mind! Ham that requires cooking must reach an internal temperature of 145°F with a 3-min rest. Read more tips here: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/d1df4c79-ad2b-4dd4-a802-ed78cd14409d/Ham_and_Food_Safety.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
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When you think of kitchen essentials, does a food thermometer come to mind? Itās important to use a food thermometer when cooking meat, poultry, and egg products to prevent undercooking. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/kitchen-thermometers
Handwashing is one of the most important things you can do to prevent food poisoning! Wash your hands often when you cook to prevent the spread of germs. šš¦š§¼ Learn more: https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/wash-your-hands-health
It can take 3-4 weeks to link an individual case of foodborne illness to an outbreak. Learn about the steps that happen from the day you eat a contaminated food to the day your illness is linked to an outbreak. https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks/investigating-outbreaks/reporting-timeline.html
Enjoy a delicious cookie on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, but make sure to not eat the raw dough. Uncooked flour and raw eggs can have germs that can make you sick. Learn more: https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/say-no-raw-dough
Donāt pack your childās lunch in a brown paper bag. Perishable foods will be unsafe by lunchtime. Use an insulated lunch bag & add a frozen gel pack or a frozen water bottle with the lunch to keep it cold. Get more tips: https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/todays-lesson-prepare-safe-lunches
#NationalWellnessMonth focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Take care of yourself by practicing the 4 #foodsafety steps to prevent foodborne illnesses.
60% of participants from USDA's recent study contaminated their sinks after washing their chicken. Whatās the big deal? 14% still had bacteria in their sinks after they attempted to clean. #foodsafety
Tips for safe Thanksgiving leftovers: ā Refrigerate within 2 hrs. ā Use a cooler & ice if traveling. ā Store food in shallow containers.
#Thanksgiving Tip: Your turkey isnāt #foodsafe until it's reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°F in 3 spots: (1) thickest part of the breast (2) innermost part of the wing (3) innermost part of the thigh https://go.usa.gov/xeQQP
Whatās the safest way to stuff a turkey? The answer is simple: Donāt stuff your turkey! For optimal safety, USDA recommends cooking the stuffing separately. However, if stuffing the turkey is your tradition, we have tips to keep it as safe as possible.
Thanksgiving is only a few days away! When it comes to thawing your turkey, it's important to stay #foodsafe. Here are a few tips for safely thawing your turkey.
Q: Can I place meat and poultry together on the grill for cooking? A: Yes, meat and poultry can be placed together on the grill for cooking. Itās important to use a food thermometer to be sure all of the food has reached a safe internal temperature. Read more about grilling food safely here: https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/how-grill-all-foods-safely
If you wash chicken before cooking chances are, youāre 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.
60% of participants contaminated their sinks after washing their chicken during our study. Whatās the big deal? 14% still had bacteria in their sinks after they attempted to clean.
Score a touchdown with your Super Bowl snacks by following these steps to keep bacteria out of the end zone! https://go.usa.gov/xAJBh
Why do we recommend NOT washing your meat & poultry? The answer is simple, it doesnāt destroy bacteria, it spreads it.
Did you know it could take days before you develop symptoms of food poisoning after eating a contaminated product? Know when to see a doctor. https://go.usa.gov/xPqvx
People that wash chicken always tell us they do a āreally good job at cleaning after.ā Our results showedā¦thatās not true. 76% of participants who washed or rinsed chicken in a recent study did not attempt to clean & sanitize the sink after doing so. #Dontwashchicken #Foodsafety
If youāre dining out, make sure you continue to practice #foodsafety from the time you eat at the restaurant to the time you put the leftovers in your fridge.
Nearly every single person who attempted to wash their hands during meal prep in our recent study did it wrong, without using all 5 steps. Youāre spreading dangerous bacteria by not washing your hands! Wash your hands & do it often. (Especially when cooking!)
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 āwashedā their hands failed to actually wet their hands firstā¦š¤Æš°
Rinsing chicken can spread germs to your kitchen sink. These germs can contaminate utensils or other food and make you sick. Stay safe: Skip the rinsing and cook your chicken to 165įµF. #FoodSafety https://go.usa.gov/xVcyg
Remember, leaving food out on the counter to thaw all day is not safe. If you have a frozen product that youād like to enjoy, practice these 3 safe ways to thaw food safely instead. #FoodSafety
Are you checking your steps? These 4 simple steps are essential to preventing foodborne illness when preparing food in your home: 1. Clean ā Wash hands and surfaces often. 2. Separate ā Don't cross-contaminate. 3. Cook ā Cook to the right temperature. 4. Chill ā Refrigerate promptly.
People that wash chicken always tell us they do a āreally good job at cleaning after.ā Our study showed thatās not true. 76% of participants didnāt even attempt to clean & sanitize the sink after washing or rinsing chicken. And of those that did try, nearly everyone failed. š¤Øš„“
Nearly every single person who attempted to wash their hands during meal prep in our recent study did it wrong, without using all 5 steps. Youāre spreading dangerous bacteria by not washing your hands! Wash your hands & do it often. (Especially when cooking!)
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