USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline is a toll-free telephone service that helps consumers reduce the risk of foodborne illness, specifically by answering their questions about safe storage, handling, and preparation of meat, poultry and egg products. Callers may speak with a food safety specialist in English or Spanish from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, weekdays. Recorded messages in English or Spanish are available at all times. Call 1-888-674-6854 or visit their Seasonal Food Safety Web site.
A. Fisher
11/5/2009