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Find answers to questions on inspection-related policies, programs, systems, and procedures. Search the knowledge base, submit a new question, or sign up to be notified when answers are updated. (For questions about safe food handling at home or food safety in general, Ask Karen.)

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This knowledge base contains information for consumers about preventing foodborne illness, safe food handling and storage, and safe preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products. | In Spanish: Preguntele a Karen (For inspection and policy related questions, use askFSIS.

Common Questions

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Glossary

Researching a subject related to food safety? Need to learn more about a key term? Hundreds of definitions related to food safety can be found in the Glossary.

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