USDA: Expert Share Super Bowl Food Safety Tips & USDA Super Bowl Food Safety Game Plan
Hosting a Super Bowl party? Keep ffood safety at the forefront to ensure a penalty-free game day feast without foodborne illness. With popular dishes like pizza, chicken wings, and chili taking center stage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds everyone of simple food safety measures to avoid foodborne illness and learn how to keep your Super Bowlspread safe and enjoyable.
As millions of Americans prepare for Super Bowl festivities, food safety should be a part of every host's game plan. Discover tips on how to ensure your party is a winning event—free from foodborne illness. From keeping popular snacks safe to understanding proper cooking and storage techniques, USDA has an inside scoop to make your Super Bowl celebration penalty-free!
USDA food safety specialists share important tips on how to safely prepare and serve food:
· Avoiding the Danger Zone: How to keep your Super Bowl favorites—like wings, sliders, and chili—safe by maintaining proper temperatures and avoiding bacteria.
· Food Safety Playbook: Tips for reheating, serving, and storing takeout or homemade dishes to prevent foodborne illnesses.
· The Four Steps to Food Safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill—simple actions for safe food preparation.
· Online Tools: Where to go to get answers about food safety, includingFoodSafety.gov, Ask USDA and the Meat and Poultry Hotline.
If you have food safety questions, please call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854), chat live at Ask USDA, or email MPHotline@usda.gov. Livefood safety specialists are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
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