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USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
@USDAFoodSafety
Official account of USDA FSIS. We ensure the nation's supply of meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled. Also @USDAFoodSafe_es
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fsis.usda.gov
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    USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
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    Your food is safe. Full stop.🛑 New World Screwworm is NOT a food safety threat, and it does not impact the meat and poultry products in the U.S. @USDA and its partners are actively responding while FSIS continues to ensure meat and poultry products meet strict food safety
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    Sep 13, 2018
    Hurricane Florence is likely to cause major flooding in many areas. After a flood: – DO NOT EAT food that may have touched flood water. – DISCARD food not in waterproof containers. – DISCARD damaged cans. – DISCARD cardboard juice, milk & baby formula. #Florence
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    Jun 17, 2019
    Food Safety Tip: Leftovers are only safe for 4 days in the fridge. After that they may begin to spoil. If you don’t plan to use your leftovers soon, freeze them! They are best 2-3 months in the freezer.
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    Nov 7, 2019
    Washing, rinsing and/or marinating meat or poultry in saltwater, lemon juice or vinegar will not destroy bacteria! Only cooking to a proper internal temperature will kill harmful bacteria. Always use your food thermometer to check! #FoodSafety🌡️
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    Aug 27, 2017
    Never eat foods that have touched flood water. Even canned goods could become contaminated. #HurricaneHarvery go.usa.gov/xR7jE
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    Nov 7, 2019
    60% of participants contaminated their sinks after washing their chicken during our study. What’s the big deal? 14% still had bacteria in their sinks after they attempted to clean. If you remember from our last study, bacteria can linger on surfaces for up to 32 hours! 🤢
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    Nov 20, 2018
    Outbreak Alert: Do not eat any romaine lettuce, including whole heads and hearts, chopped, organic and salad mixes with romaine until we learn more. If you don’t know if it’s romaine or can’t confirm the source, don’t eat it. go.usa.gov/xPAy5
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    USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
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    Dec 4, 2018
    #Recall: JBS Tolleson, Inc. Recalls Raw Beef Products due to Possible Salmonella Newport Contamination bit.ly/2BQwh73
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    Nov 6, 2019
    #Recall: Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination bit.ly/33pU60B
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    Oct 30, 2019
    Did you meal prep on Sunday? Cooked food is only safe for 3-4 days when stored in the refrigerator. A safer alternative is meal prepping at the beginning of the week & then again in the middle of the week! Your food will be fresh AND safe. #FoodSafety
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    Mar 22, 2019
    #Recall: Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination bit.ly/2ujxNd4
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    Aug 25, 2018
    After a flood: – DO NOT EAT food that may have touched flood water. – DISCARD food not in waterproof containers. – DISCARD damaged cans. – DISCARD cardboard juice, milk & baby formula. #HurricaneLane
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    USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
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    Mar 20, 2021
    #Recall: Avanza Pasta, LLC Recalls Beef and Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection bit.ly/3f0IyK4
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    USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service
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    May 23, 2016
    The "smell test" doesn't tell you if food is safe to eat. Use this chart to know how long foods really last!