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While the connection between cancer and food safety may not be obvious, being food safe while undergoing cancer treatment is crucial. Learn more at the link below.

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September is Food Safety Awareness Month as well as the official awareness month for eight different cancers. While the connection between cancer and food safety may not be obvious, being food safe while undergoing cancer treatment is crucial. People undergoing cancer treatments are highly susceptib…

Have you registered for our webinar 'Food Safety 101' yet? It's tomorrow from noon to 1:30 PM ET/9 - 10:30 AM PT. Register at http://go.usa.gov/mFMx to learn about foodborne illness from U.S. Department of Agriculture food safety experts.

Food Safety 101 Webinar Series

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This webinar series will introduce the basics of food safety and educate participants on how pathogens, such as Salmonella, can affect them.

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September 9

It's football season. Is your food ready?

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It’s tailgate season — are you ready for the kick off? Planning is the key to keeping your food safe during a tailgate, so get your gear ready now. Do you have enough coolers and all the tools you need to cook? In addition to a grill and fuel for cooking make sure you don’t forget your most valuable…

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U.S. Department of Agriculture and FoodSafety.gov are hosting a two-part webinar series 9/10 & 9/17. During the sessions, food safety experts will explain common mistakes made in the kitchen and how you can keep your family foodborne illness-free. Registration info: http://go.usa.gov/mFMx.

Food Safety 101 Webinar Series

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This webinar series will introduce the basics of food safety and educate participants on how pathogens, such as Salmonella, can affect them.

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August 28

Want to know how long you can safely keep meat in the refrigerator? Or how long to boil an egg? Just ask Karen, your guide to expert knowledge on handling and storing food safely and preventing food poisoning. http://1.usa.gov/1tvPsFW

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August 26

Certain groups of people are more susceptible to foodborne illness. Learn how pregnant women, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses can protect themselves. http://1.usa.gov/1BHA0MF

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August 26

A recent USDA survey conducted with the International Food Information Council found that parents do not understand the risks associated with Salmonella. Learn how you can protect your children with these tips for parent: http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/2014/08/salmonella-and-children-parents-guide.html

Salmonella and Children: A Parent’s Guide | FoodSafety.gov

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August 25

Be safe when packing those #backtoschool lunches!
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August 21

Does your child bring lunch to school? Children are at high risk of contracting foodborne illness because their immune systems are still developing. Follow these tips to make sure that packed lunch is still safe come lunchtime.

Photo: Does your child bring lunch to school? Children are at high risk of contracting foodborne illness because their immune systems are still developing. Follow these tips to make sure that packed lunch is still safe come lunchtime.

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August 14

While warm weather conditions may be ideal for outdoor picnics & barbecues, the summer months typically see a spike in reports of foodborne illness. Make sure your fun in the sun doesn't get cut short by following these simple summer entertaining tips:

Photo: While warm weather conditions may be ideal for outdoor picnics & barbecues, the summer months typically see a spike in reports of foodborne illness. Make sure your fun in the sun doesn't get cut short by following these simple summer entertaining tips:

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August 11

According to USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, each American wastes more than 20 pounds of food every month. That’s about $165 billion worth of good food thrown away every year in the U.S. Top food group wasted is meat, poultry and fish.

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STOP! Don’t throw that food away! It might be safe to use, and that will save you money.

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August 11

Without color additives, colas wouldn’t be brown, margarine wouldn’t be yellow, and mint ice cream wouldn’t be green. When the FDA approves a color additive, the agency issues strict requirements for it. Learn more at the link below.

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Without color additives, colas wouldn’t be brown, margarine wouldn’t be yellow, and mint ice cream wouldn’t be green. Here at the FDA, we’re committed to making sure the color additives in your food are safe.

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August 5

Cooking for a big group of people? Here are ways to do so safely. #foodsafety

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The summer is now in full swing with cookouts, picnics, and potluck reunions! When planning menus for these events, remember to factor in food safety when cooking meals for large groups. By following our basic food safety tips, you can ensure that your guests won’t be felled by a foodborne illness.

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August 4

Would you be able to recognize the symptoms if you became sick from listeria? Read up on this type of bacteria, and learn ways to prevent it from making you and your loved ones sick. #foodsafety

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Listeria is the name of a bacteria found in soil and water and some animals, including poultry and cattle. It can be present in raw milk and foods made from raw milk. It can also live in food processing plants and contaminate a variety of processed meats.

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July 31

I scream. You scream. We all scream for safe ice cream! Learn how to make homemade ice cream safely. http://go.usa.gov/NY75 #foodsafety

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July 28

The recent recall of fresh peaches, nectarines, plums and pluots (a plum/apricot hybrid) makes this a good time to think about what consumers should do if they have -- or think they may have -- any of the recalled products. #foodsafety

Fresh Produce Recalls: What Consumers Should Do | FoodSafety.gov

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The recent recall of fresh peaches, nectarines, plums and pluots (a plum/apricot hybrid) makes this a good time to think about what consumers should do if they have, or think they may have, any of the recalled products. It’s important to know whether you have any of them because they were potentiall…

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July 25

If you plan on celebrating this Eid ul-Fitr, follow the four simple steps for #foodsafety to keep your loved ones foodborne illness-free: clean, separate, cook and chill.