Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety

FSIS Announces Four Food Safety Fellows

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agricultures Office of Food Safety (OFS) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have selected four Food Safety Fellows through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) program.

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  • Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agricultures Office of Food Safety (OFS) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have selected four Food Safety Fellows through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) program.
  • The fellows are students currently working toward their doctoral degrees and have an interest in improving food safety and public health.
  • During their fellowships they will learn how to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to inform FSIS decision making and improve the safety of the food supply.
  • The fellowship program at FSIS is part of our vision to lead with science and to build relationships, by continually fostering our connections with academia, said Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears.

Preparing Frozen Food

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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As consumers are preparing more meals at home, it is important that these cooks are practicing food safety in their kitchens says Dr. Mindy Brashears, USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety.

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  • As consumers are preparing more meals at home, it is important that these cooks are practicing food safety in their kitchens says Dr. Mindy Brashears, USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety.
  • Frozen food products are also a great option because children can easily prepare frozen meals on their own.
  • Wash your hands before food preparation and after handling raw frozen products, and use a food thermometer to make sure your frozen meals reach a safe internal temperature.
  • It is important to follow proper handwashing steps before, during and after preparing frozen food to prevent germs from transferring from your hands to your meal.

FSIS Recognizes September as Food Safety Education Month

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Monday, August 31, 2020
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Washington, Aug. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding the public to think about health and safety in the kitchen for National Food Safety Education Month this September.

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  • Washington, Aug. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding the public to think about health and safety in the kitchen for National Food Safety Education Month this September.
  • My vision for food safety includes enhancing and emphasizing consumer education, said Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears.
  • FSIS is committed to increasing consumer knowledge on the importance of these food safety steps through our many modes of consumer education.
  • Families interested in learning about food safety together can find age appropriate food safety lessons on FSIS webpage, Food Safety Education Resources for Families , by following @USDAFoodSafety on Twitter and by liking Facebook.com/FoodSafety.gov .

Though Memorial Day Activities Are Different This Year, Food Safety Remains a Priority

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer season, says Dr. Mindy Brashears, the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Under Secretary for Food Safety.

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  • Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer season, says Dr. Mindy Brashears, the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) Under Secretary for Food Safety.
  • For those who choose to celebrate outdoors, USDA recommends the following food safety tips to keep your outdoor activities safe and fun this Memorial Day weekend.
  • Summer weather can be hot and humid, which means your food wont stay safe as long as it could indoors.
  • Remember food safety to have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

NSF International Appoints Former USDA Under Secretary of Food Safety to Board of Directors

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Monday, August 13, 2018
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Formerly the Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from 2010-2013, Dr. Hagen oversaw food safety policy for the U.S. meat and poultry industries, and advanced major reforms and consumer protections.

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  • Formerly the Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from 2010-2013, Dr. Hagen oversaw food safety policy for the U.S. meat and poultry industries, and advanced major reforms and consumer protections.
  • Prior to her appointment as Under Secretary, Dr. Hagen led epidemiology and science programs in USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
  • "Dr. Hagen has vast knowledge and expertise of food safety issues and policies," said Kevan Lawlor, CEO and President of NSF International.
  • Operating in more than 175 countries, NSF International is a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality and Indoor Environment.