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People at Risk
Anyone can get food poisoning (foodborne illness), but certain groups of people are more likely to get seriously ill. Are you or your loved ones in one of those groups?
- Outbreak: Salmonella and Wood Ear Mushrooms
- 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
Chicken and Food Poisoning
Chicken can be a nutritious choice, but raw chicken is often contaminated with bacteria and can cause food poisoning if not handled properly.
New Chef in the House? Use Food Safety to Cook Easy Meals
Cooking can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. Frozen foods are a simple solution for cooking easy and delicious meals.
Test Your Students’ Food Safety Knowledge Before Letting Them Have the Run of the Kitchen
September is Food Safety Education Month -- the perfect time to talk to your kids about food safety.
Game Day Food Safety Tips
Make sure your game day snacks are memorable for all the right reasons! Follow these six tips to avoid food poisoning.
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.