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Power Outages
Don't put food outside to use winter weather as an outdoor fridge or freezer. Outside temperatures can vary, food can be exposed to animals, and conditions can be unsanitary.
- Outbreak: Listeria and Hispanic-style fresh/soft cheeses
- Educational Resources for Families
- Food Safety in a Disaster or Emergency
- Bacteria and Viruses
- Food and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Shop Safely for Food during COVID-19
Tips
Maintain Food Safety While Cutting Food Waste
The main sources of food waste in the United States are the food industry and consumers.
Three Ways to Keep Food Safe When You Lose Power
Learn essential tips for keeping food safe during a power outage.
Tips for Meal Kit and Food Delivery Safety
Subscription meal kits, mail-order food, and home-delivered groceries offer convenience. Make sure food safety is part of the package, too.
Today's Lesson: Prepare Safe Lunches
Learn how to plan and prepare safe lunches for your children, whether they're returning to school or distance learning.
4 Simple Steps to Food Safety
Separate
Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs can spread illness-causing bacteria to ready-to-eat foods, so keep them separate.
Cook
Cook to the right temperature. Ensure that foods are cooked safely by always using a food thermometer.
Chill
Refrigerate promptly. Bacteria that cause food poisoning multiply quickest between 40°F and 140°F.