Meat Safety

There are different types of drumsticks and more than one way to fry drumsticks. It does not matter if it's a chicken leg or a turkey leg, poultry must be cooked completely down to the bone for health reasons. Ingesting under-cooked poultry can result in salmonella poisoning causing a person to become very ill; severely enough at... more »

Roast turkey is a favorite dish for many. Before you plop that bird in the oven, here are some prepping and safety tips to consider before cooking a turkey. more »

Despite the technological revolution, agricultural workers are more important than ever in today's society. Agricultural inspectors ensure compliance with laws and regulations regarding the health, safety and quality of what they oversee. Agricultural inspectors ensure that facilities and equipment meet certain standards so you don't... more »

Pepperoni is a cured-sausage product that became popular in the United States even before the establishment of the nation's leading producer of pepperoni, Hormel Foods, in 1891. The origins of pepperoni are in Italy, but the name "pepperoni" does not refer to the same food in Italian as it does in English. more »

Cooking safely means washing fresh fruits, vegetables and salad greens before using, and washing your hands before starting any food prep. It also means "clearing the decks"---working in an uncluttered space, with clean utensils and cutting boards---and making sure you are wearing shoes and tidy clothes with no loose sleeves that will... more »