Aug 9, 2024 · Freezing and Food Safety Foods in the freezer — are they safe? Every year, thousands of callers to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline aren't sure about the safety of …

WASHINGTON, October 25, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, an Austin, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,874,815 pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken …

Jun 15, 2013 · When thawing frozen food, it's best to plan ahead and thaw in the refrigerator where it will remain at a safe, constant temperature — at 40 °F or below. There are three safe …

Jun 27, 2024 · Cooking with Microwave Ovens The microwave oven is one of the great inventions of the 20th century; over 90% of homes in America have at least one. Microwave ovens can …

Apr 23, 2025 · Food Product Dating Food Product Dating "Best if Used By" is a type of date you might find on a meat, poultry or egg product label. Are dates required on these food products? …

Jul 31, 2020 · The frozen leftovers must be in a leak-proof package or plastic bag. If the bag leaks, water can get into the food and bacteria from the air or surrounding environment could …

Aug 7, 2013 · Keep Your Food Safe During Emergencies: Power Outages, Floods & Fires Power Outages Plan Ahead Keep an appliance thermometer in both the refrigerator and freezer. …

Oct 19, 2020 · Safe food-handling practices are a good defense against foodborne illness. Because we know how different temperatures affect the growth of bacteria in our food, we can …

Mar 30, 2015 · Mail Order Food Safety Convenience means many things to many people, but anything that helps save time is always high on everyone's list of conveniences. With more …

Aug 22, 2025 · WASHINGTON, July 29, 2025 - Ada Valley Meat Company, an Ada, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 1,065 pounds of a fully cooked frozen ground beef …