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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
Washington, DC
Joined February 2009
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    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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    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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    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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    Never eat foods that have touched flood water. Even canned goods could become contaminated. #HurricaneHarvery go.usa.gov/xR7jE
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    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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    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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    #Recall: JBS Tolleson, Inc. Recalls Raw Beef Products due to Possible Salmonella Newport Contamination bit.ly/2BQwh73
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    #Recall: Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. Recalls Poultry Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination bit.ly/33pU60B
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    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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    #Recall: Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Chicken Strip Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination bit.ly/2ujxNd4
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    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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    #Recall: Avanza Pasta, LLC Recalls Beef and Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection bit.ly/3f0IyK4
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    The "smell test" doesn't tell you if food is safe to eat. Use this chart to know how long foods really last!
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    Not washing your hands correctly makes people sick! 🤮Our recent study showed people still struggle in this area. Handwashing was not even attempted 74% of the time it was required to prevent cross-contamination. Gross! #GlobalHandwashingDay 🦠
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