September is Food Safety Education Month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds the public to think about health and [...]
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09, 2020
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05, 2020
Practice food safety on Memorial Day, grilling season
It is important to remember food safety practices to prevent foodborne illnesses this Memorial Day weekend and throughout the summer [...]
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02, 2019
Food safety tips for football watch parties
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Some fans will be sick over the outcome of Sunday’s big game, but others could [...]
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11, 2018
Gene editing finds its way to the farm
By Justin Walker Communications Specialist Advancements in genetic technology could help improve animal health and welfare, as well as food [...]
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10, 2018
USDA updates FoodKeeper app with new items
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new updates to its popular FoodKeeper application that will provide users with a [...]
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05, 2018
Texas Tech professor selected as under secretary for Food Safety
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor President Donald Trump today announced the selection of Dr. Mindy Brashears as the U.S. Department [...]
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04, 2018
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01, 2018
Produce Safety Rule to be implemented this week
By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor Produce safety outlined under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a federal requirement that [...]
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08, 2016
Sanderson Farms defends antibiotic use
The poultry industry has seen a shift to cage-free and raised without antibiotics. But one major poultry processor is standing [...]
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05, 2016
USDA funds available for antimicrobial resistance research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced $6 million in research funds is available to address antimicrobial resistance. The [...]