Let’s get to the meat of the matter: All ground meats must be cooked to 160 F, except for ground poultry, which needs to reach 165 F to keep things safe and juicy! #MeatWeek
USDA-FSIS
Government Administration
Washington, D.C. 44,340 followers
Protecting the public’s health by ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products.
About us
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) responsible for protecting the public’s health by ensuring the safety of the Nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products. FSIS ensures food safety through the authorities of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act; and humane animal handling through the authority of Humane Methods of Slaughter Act. FSIS employs about 9,000 personnel, the majority of whom work on the front lines of food safety in establishments across the country to ensure the production of food is safe. Our workforce leverages tools such as the Public Health Information System (PHIS) to meet existing requirements and anticipate future public health issues and trends. Our personnel possess diverse skill sets and competencies that complement one another. We have a large number of food, consumer safety, and import inspectors; public health veterinarians; enforcement, investigations, and analysis officers; chemists; microbiologists; epidemiologists; and a range of other public health professionals. We also employ personnel skilled and trained in policy development; data, scientific, and lab analysis; financial, administrative, investigative, technical, and communications tasks; and other functions that support FSIS’ mission.
- Website
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http://www.fsis.usda.gov
External link for USDA-FSIS
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1862
- Specialties
- Food Inspection, Veterinarians, Consumer Safety, Meat and Poultry, and Food Inspectors
Locations
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Primary
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250, US
Employees at USDA-FSIS
Updates
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Bookmark www.fsis.usda.gov for the latest on recalls, news, events, and career opportunities with FSIS. 📌 #FoodSafety
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Get the play-by-play on making your game day wings a safe hit. Go long and catch the full scoop: https://lnkd.in/dpsVw-JW
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Whether you are a seasoned cook or choosing the convenience of takeout, check out our game day tips! https://lnkd.in/eSnupPHt
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In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s incredible legacy of service and leadership to gain equality for all, MLK Day is a chance to honor his life and re-commit to serving our communities. #PublicHealth
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Here’s how to prevent food waste ⤵️ 🍲 If you are at home when the power goes out, finish cooking the ingredients immediately by some other means: on a gas stove, on the outdoor grill or at a house where the power is on. 🍲 If the food was completely cooked before the power went out and while you’re home, it should remain safe to eat for up to two hours in the cooker with the power off. 💡 Better to be food safe than sorry! Learn more: https://bit.ly/46c56yZ #NationalSlowCookingMonth
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We are so proud to share that our USDA-FSIS Talent Management Program won a Secretary's Honor Award as the USDA Model Talent Management Program last week! Thanks to the team from across many Agency program areas as well as everyone in our Talent Management Community of Practice for your continued energy, ideas, inspiration and success in making FSIS an Employer of Choice! We share this award with each of you!
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Bookmark www.fsis.usda.gov for the latest on recalls, news, events, and career opportunities with FSIS. 📌 #FoodSafety