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Nearly 300 Washington Area Residents Learn Food Safety from the Pros

March 29, 2011 Felicia Thompson, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service

Oxon Hill Elementary School’s motto for its annual health extravaganza is, “Spring forward with good health.” The motto was put into practice last week at the Maryland school’s health fair, where community organizations, activities and food samples came together to contribute to good health and well...

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USDA Food Safety Discovery Zone Wrap-Up

December 28, 2010 Ieshia Jones, LCDR and Sherry V. Spriggs, LCDR, U.S. Public Health Service, Public Affairs Specialists, FSIS

The USDA’s Food Safety Discovery Zone (FSDZ) concluded its 2010 tour season on November 13, 2010 at the National Science Teachers Association Area Conference, in Baltimore, MD. “How can I get this to my school and how much does it cost?” was the main question asked by the 2,617 educators who visited...

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USDA Food Safety Discovery Zone Visits the Health and Human Services FreshFarm Market

October 08, 2010 Mary Harris, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service

The USDA’s Food Safety Discovery Zone, in cooperation with FedStrive, made its latest stop at the Health and Human Services’ FreshFarm Market on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 307 market-goers were provided with information on how to prevent foodborne illnesses using the Be...

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