As USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline turns 30 this month, the department’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is highlighting some of its accomplishments.
According to USDA, hotline experts keep the public safe from foodborne illness when they answer calls on all sorts of food safety topics. Experts field questions from consumers on topics such as safe cooking temperatures and recalls. Since 1985, more than 3 million calls have been handled by the hotline.