Social Media Posts
Suggested tweets and Facebook posts are included to help spread the word about food safety during spring gatherings.
May 28th – Memorial Day
June 17th – Father’s Day
June 21st – First day of summer
July 4th – Independence Day
Twitter Posts
- (May 15)It’s #HamburgerMonth! Millions of ways to top it. Only 1 way to keep it safe. Remember to use your food therm. & cook to 160°F for safety!
- (May 23) It’s almost summer & kids will be outside more. Make sure they know how & when to wash their hands! Tip: sing Happy Birthday song twice!
- (May 25) Beware of the #DangerZone! DYK when the outside temp is 90°F or above the 2 hr rule reduces to just 1 hr?! #HeatAwarenessDay #FoodSafety
- (June 6) Need to report a problem with food? Keep calm, we’ve got you covered! Everything you need is right here → http://go.usa.gov/xkyXt #FoodSafety
- (June14) Travel Tip: A fully packed cooler stays cold longer than a partially filled one. #FoodSafety #Vacay
- (June 21) It feels like #summer & that means backyard bbq's! ☀ We're answering your fav summer #FoodSafety questions here: https://go.usa.gov/xNdh4
- (July 3) Do you know how to grill like a PRO? It’s super easy:
P – place the thermometer
R – Read the temp
O – Off the grill
Happy grilling! #4thofJuly
- (July 4) #PrepTip: Do not use marinade from raw meat or poultry as a sauce unless it’s boiled first! #FoodSafety #4thofJuly
- (July12) DYK you can get an alert before food spoils with the #FoodKeeper app?! Available now on Android http://ow.ly/ZKOlp & iOS http://ow.ly/LEbj1
Facebook Posts
- (May) It’s National Hamburger Month! There are millions of ways to top it, but only one way to keep it safe! Remember, using a food thermometer is the only way to make sure your burgers are safe. 160°F or above!
- It’s almost summer & kids will be spending more time outdoors. Make sure they know how & when to wash their hands! Remind them of things like singing the “Happy Birthday” song twice.
- Today is National Heat Awareness Day. Did you know when the outside temperature is 90°F or above the 2 hour rule reduces to just 1 hour?! Remember to keep food safe this summer by not leaving perishable foods at room temperature for more than 1 or 2 hours.
- Found a problem with your food? Reporting to the right source is important! Know who to report which product to & other useful tips here → http://go.usa.gov/xkyXt
- Traveling for the weekend? Don’t leave these food safety tips behind! Remember, a fully packed cooler keeps food colder longer than a partially filled one!
- Happy Thursday! Who’s ready for summer? The USDA’s Meat & Poultry Hotline is answering your favorite summer food safety questions. Your how-to summer grilling guide is just a click away: https://go.usa.gov/xNdh4
- Don’t let bad bacteria ruin your #4thofJuly celebration! Always put cooked food on a clean plate, not one that held raw meat.
- Did you know you can get an alert before your food spoils with the FoodKeeper app? Download the FoodKeeper to help save money & avoid food waste! Available on Android http://ow.ly/ZKOlp & iOS http://ow.ly/LEbj1.