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Get the latest news, alerts, and tips on safely handling and storing food to prevent food poisoning.
Spotlight
- Recall: Powdered Infant Formula and Infant Botulism
- Recall: Requesón/Soft Ricotta Cheese and Listeria
- Alert: Concha Negra Shell Meat and Hepatitis A
- Recall: Total Nutrition Moringa Capsules and Salmonella
- Recall: Mogo Moringa Capsules and Salmonella
- Advisory: Imperial-Brand Cookies and Candies and Allergens
4 Simple Steps to Food Safety
Separate
Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs can spread germs 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.
Tips
Shopping at the Farmers Market with Food Safety in Mind
When shopping at the farmers market, it’s important to keep food safety in mind.
Food Safety Tips for Catered and DIY Wedding Food
Food Safety Tips for Catered and DIY Wedding Food
Salmonella and Eggs
Learn how to handle and prepare eggs to avoid food poisoning.
Safe Selection and Handling of Fish and Shellfish
Follow these safety tips for buying, preparing, and storing fish and shellfish – and you and your family can safely enjoy the fine taste and good nutrition of seafood.