Today (Sept. 29) marks the first-ever International Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day. The observance is organized by The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a United Nations agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. To recognize the occasion, USDA shares some of its recent resources on the topic. Follow the conversation on Twitter @FAONorthAmerica with the hashtag #FLWDay.
USDA’s Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby has been busy coordinating efforts with interagency partners at the Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration. Her latest blog shows some of FAO’s food waste awareness-raising messages. Among them, the COVID-19 pandemic highlights that we now have an opportunity to rethink the way in which we produce, handle and waste food. Read more.
USDA’s FoodKeeper app provides guidance on safe handling, preparation, and storage of more than 650 food and beverage items. With the app, you can track storage times for different foods, learn cooking tips, and get safety recall alerts. Users can set up calendar reminders for when products are nearing their recommended storage date. The app is available free for download and via desktop at FoodSafety.gov.
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