food safety

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.

Last week, the Washington state Department of Agriculture announced the state had reached Stage Four status in the National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) program.  That status means no cases of bird flu or Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in the state’s dairy cattle or milk supply.  The NMTS program, ...

Bitter cold weather experienced by several parts of the nation over the past two weeks that even included locales like a stretch of the Deep South where sub freezing temperatures and even snow are rare occurrences. In some cases, the power outages caused by these conditions served as a reminder in food safety...

Billions of dollars in the economy and the health of millions of people in Washington depend on safe-to-eat foods in grocery stores, farmers markets and restaurants.  Three Washington State University Extension professions are working to ensure that meals and snacks are safe to consume, locally, nationally and even internationally.  Claire ...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and USDA have announced this year’s recipients of Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds.  In Oregon, nearly $2 million will fund 11 projects to help boost the competitiveness of the state’s fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops, and other specialty crops.  Winners include:  ...

It's fall and one thing that season brings is. Yes, football and some terrific tailgate parties. Some folks never make it in to see the game at all.   "Sometimes the parking lot party is the party. It can be better than the event, yeah,” said Meredith Carruthers, food safety export with the USDA’s meat and poultry hotline.  She added thos...