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Food animal production is an important part of agriculture. Advances in farming, animal breeding, genetics and veterinary care have increased the quality, safety and quantity of animal protein available to consumers…
Food safety starts on farms, barns, groves, ranches and science labs—basically, it begins where food productivity is established and monitored. The farmers, ranchers, agronomists, botanists, veterinarians, various other scientists and…
The United States has one of the safest food systems in the world. However, there are still safety issues that can arise or you still may just want to know…
I don’t know what it is about me and my dates, but I’ve noticed a pattern of poor hygiene and food safety practices. One time I found out my date didn’t wash…
The quality of our food is an important aspect consumers think about when making decisions on what and where to eat. We want food that tastes good and is good…
Have you ever heard the mantra “If you can’t pronounce it, don’t eat it?” This saying may be popular among some fear-mongering food bloggers, but food scientists will tell you…
You may have seen it on fitness websites or on your Facebook newsfeed: the laundry list of foods that registered dietitians “won’t eat.” The list is usually about a mile long and…
Going “Back to Basics” This Food Safety Education Month 2015 is a big year for food safety, at least according to the IFIC Foundation Food & Health Survey. This year…
We’re back with more facts and hacks to make the food safety basics (clean, separate, cook, and chill) just a little bit easier. This time, we’re showing you why food…
Some things don’t mix: Dogs and cats, oil and water, Pluto and real planets. This notion rings especially true for food safety. Raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs may carry…