food safety

The USDA has simple advice for parents packing school lunches. Hot foods need a preheated thermos, cold foods need an insulated bag, and brown paper bags just won't cut it.

Amid rising food safety concerns, Oregon Senator Merkley is sounding the alarm on USDA staffing cuts that could affect everyone at the dinner table.

There’s a new playbook for dairy farmers, and it’s packed with tips to keep our milk safe and healthy.

The Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of the summer grilling season. USDA’s Food Safety Expert Meredith Carothers said with the warmer weather, it’s important to protect against food safety risks.

With millions in grant funding, local scientists are tackling food waste in ways that could change the way we shop and eat.

As the big game day nears, food safety tips might just save your party from a culinary disaster. Let's talk about keeping those snacks safe.

If you have leftover food from Christmas, or any other holiday meal, what do you need to do to keep that food safe for later consumption?

It's that time of year USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline gets its fair share of food safety questions about preparing that Thanksgiving meal centerpiece and even some of the side dishes.

It's time for football. Whether prep, college or pros, die hard football fans get their fix for the next few months. That also means in many cases tailgating, whether at the stadium field, even the comfort of a backyard.

If your holiday plans call for a cookout or barbecue, make sure to take the proper steps so no one suffers food poisoning. The USDA's Meredith Carruthers has tips.