Mar 21, 2025 · Food Thermometers Using a food thermometer when cooking meat, poultry, seafood and egg products can help prevent foodborne illness from undercooking food and verify that it has …

Mar 24, 2015 · The following information explains various types and uses of meat packaging materials and how their safety is regulated by government agencies. Who approves packaging materials for …

This guide describes the usual process steps employed by establishments for various processing categories. The guide lists potential biological, physical, and chemical hazards and frequently used …

Feb 7, 2025 · Salmonella present on raw meat and poultry could survive if the product is not cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature, as measured with a food thermometer. Salmonella can also …

Apr 29, 2025 · Wash your hands with warm water and soap after handling raw meat. Cook all raw pork steaks, chops and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F, as measured with a …

Sep 27, 2024 · Some examples of binders in meat and poultry products are carrageenan, whey protein concentrate, food starch, and cellulose. BROMELIN - an enzyme that can dissolve or degrade the …

Apr 23, 2025 · What Types of Food Are Dated? Open dating is found on most foods including meat, poultry, egg and dairy products. "Closed or coded dates" are a series of letters and/or numbers and …

Dec 17, 2025 · The Import & Export Library identifies countries that have been determined, through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) …

Feb 7, 2025 · Foodborne Illness and Disease What Is Foodborne Illness? Foodborne illness is a preventable public health challenge that causes an estimated 48 million illnesses and 3,000 deaths …

Jun 17, 2022 · Labeling and Label Approval FSIS develops and provides labeling guidance, policies and inspection methods and administers programs to protect consumers from misbranded and …