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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 Enoki Mushrooms
- Food Safety Educational Resources for Families
- Shop Safely for Food during COVID-19
- Bacteria and Viruses
- Protect Yourself: Wash Your Hands Often
- Food Safety and COVID-19
Tips
Food Allergy Action Month
May is Food Allergy Action Month and a great time to learn more about food allergies and how to keep those with allergies safe.
The Importance of Food Safety for Older Adults
May is Older Americans Month and people 65 and older are at a high risk from foodborne illness.
Tips for Meal Kit and Food Delivery Safety
Some foods are more frequently associated with food poisoning than others. It is especially important to handle these foods properly. Use these tips.
E.coli and Food Safety
Although most kinds of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. Learn about E. coli and what you can do to help lower your chances of infection.
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.