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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?
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- Food and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Tips
Leftovers: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Learn how to safely save and savor your Thanksgiving leftovers.
Don't Forget Your Thanksgiving Food Safety Steps
Food safety reminders to help you prepare your Thanksgiving meal.
Countdown to a Food Safe Thanksgiving Day - FAQs
Here are answers to important food safety questions so you can cook your turkey safely for Thanksgiving Day.
Food Safety Tips for your Holiday Turkey
Food handling errors and inadequate cooking are the most common problems that lead to poultry-associated foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States. Follow these four food safety tips to help you safely prepare your next holiday turkey meal.
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.