"Ask Karen" is a knowledge base with information for consumers about preventing foodborne illness,
safe food handling and storage, and safe preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products.
Type a question, keyword or phrase in the box below and click "Ask."
Live Chat: Chat services are available Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (except Federal Holidays).
This tool will be most helpful to consumers and educators. Please try askFSIS
if you have questions on inspection-related policies, programs, and procedures. AskFSIS is designed specifically to answer
technical and policy questions from inspection program personnel and industry.
