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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 Onions
- Food Safety Educational Resources for Families
- Shop Safely for Food during COVID-19
- Bacteria and Viruses
- Daily Life: Food and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Food Safety and COVID-19
Tips
A Summer Grilling How-To
One of the awesome things about grilling is that you can grill pretty much anything! Use these tips to enjoy delicious and safely grilled food all summer long.
Home Canning and Botulism
Home canning is an excellent way to preserve foods. But it can be risky, or even deadly, if not done correctly and safely.
Keep Food “Cool for the Summer” to Avoid Foodborne Illness
Rising temperatures bring food safety risks. During warm weather it’s even more important to make sure your food is safe by keeping it “cool for the summer.”
Food Safety in a Disaster or Emergency
Find out how to keep food safe before, during, and after emergencies, such as floods, fires, natural disasters, or the loss of power.
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.