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Spotlight
Declare Your Independence from Foodborne Illness
This Fourth of July, join the revolution against foodborne illness. Summer's rising temperatures make picnics a playground for bacteria as families prepare, cook, and eat food outside.
- 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
Splash into Food Safety at the Pool this Summer
Splash into Food Safety at the Pool this Summer
Keep Food “Cool for the Summer” to Avoid Foodborne Illness
Rising temperatures bring food safety risks. During warm weather it’s even more important to make sure your food is safe by keeping it “cool for the summer.”
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.
How to Grill Safely this Summer
One of the awesome things about grilling is that you can grill pretty much anything! Use these tips to enjoy delicious and safely grilled food all summer long.