The new USDA cafeterias will automatically serve diners 100 percent whole-wheat breads and pastas unless customers specifically ask for white-bread slices or some other option. One station in the ...

Why Washing a Turkey Is Dangerous “Wash your hands, but not the turkey! Many consumers think that washing their turkey will remove bacteria and make it safer,” wrote Donna Karlsons, a USDA ...

“Our Indigenous Food Lab takes a collaborative approach to recipe development so we wanted to feature as many members of our team in the videos as possible.” The recipe development combines seasonally ...

When it comes to prepping the meat, a frozen turkey can be safely thawed in the refrigerator or cold water, the USDA said. “When thawing in a refrigerator at 40 F or below, allow roughly 24 ...

The USDA is ending COVID-era programs to help schools and food banks purchase food from local suppliers. $1 billion in funds will be cut.

A colder fridge also slows the spoilage bacteria from growing. Unlike many bacterias that cause foodborne illnesses, the kind that causes food to rot still function in temperatures below 40 degrees.