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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 Raw Frozen Breaded Stuffed Chicken Products
- How to Keep Food Fresh and Safe
- Educational Resources for Families
- Bacteria and Viruses
- Food and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Shop Safely for Food during COVID-19
Tips
Safe Food Now for a Healthy Tomorrow
World Food Safety Day aims to inspire action across the globe to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks.
Be Sure to Invite Food Safety to Your Next Pig Roast
Roasting a pig takes a lot of planning before, during, and after the meal to ensure food safety.
Avoiding Food Allergy Reactions
Learn how to recognize and manage food allergies so you can prevent serious health consequences.
Three Summer Grilling Food Safety Tips for Grill Masters and Rookies
Here are some important food safety tips for both first-time and experienced grill masters.
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.