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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: Listeria and Hard-boiled Eggs
- 4 Steps to Food Safety
- Food Safety by Type of Food
- Bacteria and Viruses
- Severe Weather Food Safety
- FoodKeeper App
Tips
Raw (Unpasteurized) Milk
If you're thinking about drinking raw milk because you believe it has health benefits, consider other options.
Food Safety and Eating Out
Going out to eat? When choosing a restaurant, look for one that keeps food safety on the menu. Here are tips to stay healthy while dining out.
Learn About Cronobacter Infection
Getting sick from Cronobacter is rare, but infections in infants can be deadly. Learn how to help protect your baby from getting sick.
Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures Charts
Use a food thermometer to check whether meat has reached a safe internal temperature that is hot enough to kill harmful germs that cause 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.