Keep your 250th American birthday celebration safe this July 4th with tips from the USDA. Grilling and eating outdoors pose special challenges for food safety, especially when the weather is hot. Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears said in a statement, “The summer heat increases food safety risks, but simple steps can prevent … Read more
Get these Fourth of July food safety tips from the USDA for a happy and safe holiday. This is high season for summer grilling, and there are some things you need to know to keep family and guests healthy. Food safety starts with handling food. If you purchased frozen food, especially meats, for your party, … Read more
The USDA is offering Fourth of July food safety tips so you can have a great celebration and offer safe food for your family and friends to enjoy. It’s easy: just follow the four steps of clean, separate, cook, and chill. When you are serving guests of varying ages and health concerns, it’s very important … Read more
Celebrate the Fourth of July this year without foodborne illness, with tips from the USDA about safe grilling. There are inherent risks that come with cooking in hot weather too. First, always wash your hands before cooking and handling and serving food. Handle raw meat with care, since it can be contaminated with pathogen bacteria … Read more
The USDA is offering food safety tips for the Fourth of July holiday. We all know the basic drill: cook properly, clean everything, sanitize often, and avoid cross-contamination, but it’s a good idea to review these rules before you have lots of guests to feed. First of all, hot Fourth of July summer weather will … Read more
These Fourth of July food safety tips from the USDA will help you and your guests stay safe to enjoy the long holiday weekend. Follow basic food safety tips, and add those that apply when you are cooking and eating outdoors, especially in hot weather. First, start by always washing your hands with soap and … Read more
These Fourth of July food safety tips from the USDA will help you avoid foodborne illness this holiday weekend. Because more people are staying at home and cooking at home, these tips are important. Dr. Mindy Brashears, the USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety said in a statement, “Foodborne illness can increase during summer because … Read more