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FSIS educates consumers about the importance of safe food handling and how to reduce the risks associated with foodborne illness.
Photo of cooked turkey USDA Offers Tips on Safe And Easy Thanksgiving Cooking
FSIS has an array of information available to help consumers prepare a safe, easy and delicious Thanksgiving Day meal.
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Have a question about food safety? Ask Karen, the food safety virtual representative. We have added lots of new questions to the database, and our Help page lets you make the most of your visit.
Photo of expectant mother Protect Your Baby and Yourself from Listeriosis | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
Pregnant women and newborns are at high risk for getting sick from Listeria. This new one-page flyer in plain language lists steps to take to reduce their risk.

For More Information Regarding Food Safety Education Programs
Learn more about programs to promote food safety - Thermy™, Fight BAC!®, the USDA Food Safety Mobile, and National Food Safety Education Month®. Learn how the Food Safety Education Staff develops and delivers its programs, and receive regular updates through The Food Safety Educator. Access results of consumer research and focus group testing.

For More Information Regarding USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline
Call or Email the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline to get information on safe food storage, handling, and preparation; product dating and labeling, and much more. Or, read the answers to the Meat & Poultry Hotline's Frequently Asked Questions.

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Do you have questions about food safety? Ask Karen, the FSIS virtual representative

For More Information For Kids & Teens
Here you will find food safety publications and activities especially for children. For more ideas, check out the linked resource lists for kids, teens, and educators.

For More Information Regarding Fact Sheets
FSIS offers hundreds of fact sheets and publications on a variety of food safety topics and for a variety of audiences.

For More Information Regarding Food Security & Emergency Preparedness
Learn more about how to keep your food safe during an emergency.

For More Information Regarding the Food Safety Educator
This free newsletter reports on new food safety educational programs and materials as well as emerging science concerning food safety risks. It is read by more than 11,000 educators throughout the country including public health offices, extension educators, industry, and consumer groups. Subscribe now!

For More Information Regarding the Foodborne Illness Education Information Center
The USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Education Information Center provides information about foodborne illness prevention to educators, trainers, and organizations developing education and training materials for food workers and consumers.

 

 

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