Keep Our Food Safe

Chrysler Says God Made a Farmer. We’d Like to Add That He Also Made a Veterinarian

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:38:43 +0000

Many thoughts come to mind when reflecting on this year’s Super Bowl: a win by the Ravens, a major lighting malfunction, a stellar performance by Beyoncé, and an ad by Chrysler: “So God Made a Farmer.” If you were grabbing … Continue reading »

Will Food Safety Be Compromised In the Looming, Across-the-Board Federal Spending Cuts?

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:52:53 +0000

When you go to the grocery store, you expect that the meat, poultry and egg products you are buying are safe to eat. But what will happen if the federal programs that verify the safety of these food products are … Continue reading »

FDA Reorganizes Center for Veterinary Medicine, Combines With Food Safety Office

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:20:26 +0000

In a move to better integrate two offices that deal with managing food safety programs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in late January announced that it has combined the Center for Veterinary Medicine and the Center for Food Safety and Applied … Continue reading »

Butterflies In Your Stomach This Valentine’s? Or, Is That the Norovirus?

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:32:48 +0000

Just imagine—it’s Valentine’s Day and you and your special someone are about to enjoy a nice dinner together. There’s a little music playing, soft candlelight, and you even have butterflies in your stomach….or at least, that is what you think … Continue reading »

What Is It Like to Be a Public Health Veterinarian?

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:27:32 +0000

By: Victoria Barq, communications manager, AVMA’s governmental relations division Did you know that more than 1,100 public health veterinarians are employed by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture? These veterinarians are … Continue reading »

New Food Safety Rules Proposed by FDA

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:32:46 +0000

Two new food safety rules aimed at preventing foodborne illnesses were proposed last week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The proposed rules are part of the bipartisan FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) and build on … Continue reading »

Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips: Part 4 – Leftovers!

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:38:20 +0000

I know, you thought you were done. It’s been a long day. You’ve eaten a lot of the food that you just spent hours cooking, and the last thing you want to think about is cleaning up. But leftovers are … Continue reading »

Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips: Part 3 – Turkey Time!

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:40:04 +0000

This is it folks — the big show, the piece de resistance, the staple of the meal. It’s turkey time! When you’re cooking your turkey, make sure to preheat your oven to 325 degrees or higher. When cooking the turkey … Continue reading »

Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips: Part 2 – The Stuffing!

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:56:22 +0000

Hands down, my favorite Thanksgiving side dish is stuffing. But you need to be just as careful making the stuffing as you were preparing your bird. No matter the type of stuffing you prefer — bread, cornbread, rice, cooked inside … Continue reading »

Thanksgiving Food Safety Tips: Part 1 – Buying the Turkey!

Keep Our Food Safe Moderator — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:22:42 +0000

We’re just one week away from one of my favorite days of the year. Thanksgiving is almost here and that means — family, friends, football and turkey! Last year marked my first year of being in charge of the all-important … Continue reading »