USDA - Food Safety at Home

Is a cool 68° F a safe temperature to chill food? Find out.

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Egg products are used in many types of food that you buy from the grocery store. Learn more.

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Test your knowledge in food safety. Can you use the same cutting board for both raw meat and uncooked vegetables? Find out!

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How to safely smoke a Turkey and other poultry.

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Keep food safe for that precious little one. Find out how!

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The speed of your microwave depends on the wattage. Find out more.

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Make sure food cooked in a microwave oven is safe before eating. Find out more.

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Learn how to determine which foods are safe to keep and which should be thrown away after a flood.  (This podcast was first released on July 7, 2011.)

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A food safety app is available to consumers around the clock on their mobile devices. Mobile Ask Karen can help answer questions about properly handling, storing, and preparing food to prevent foodborne illness while camping, hiking, or boating.

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Join a father and daughter after a summer storm has knocked out their power. Is their food safe?

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The Food Safe Families campaign reminds consumers of the 4 steps to prevent food poisoning. Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill.

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It's never a good idea to save food that's been in a fire. Learn more. (This podcast was first released on August 26, 2011.)

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Tips that can help you prevent food poisoning when handling and preparing food away from your kitchen this summer.

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USDA recently lowered its temperature recommendations for cooking pork chops, roasts, and tenderloins. (This podcast was first released on June 24th.)

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Let's talk about the Food Safety Discovery Zone! A 40-foot food safetly laboratory that has been traveling across our country to educate consumers about food safety!

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Learn about botulism: cause, symptoms, and ways to prevent this foodborne illness.

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Learn about E. coli 0157:H7 and what can you do to protect yourself and your family from this bacterium.

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Consumers often wonder about the safety of items stored in their freezers. Learn some tips about freezing food products.

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Learn how to safely prepare chitterlings and avoid yersiniosis.

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Technical Food Safety Specialists discuss food safety tips for roasting a variety of holiday meats.

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