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Infant Formula and Botulism Outbreak
Do not use ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products. The government’s investigation is ongoing.
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
Winter Weather Food Safety
With the hurricane season of late summer and early fall behind us, it may be tempting to believe that the weather-related threats to food safety are behind us as well.
Warm Up with a Safely Slow-Cooked Meal
Follow these steps to safely use a slow cooker to prepare your favorite slow-cooked food, like pulled pork.
Tips for Meal Kit and Food Delivery Safety
Subscription meal kits, mail-order food, and home-delivered groceries offer convenience. Make sure food safety is part of the package, too.
Raw Flour and Dough
For many people, the holiday season is the perfect time to spend time together in the kitchen and share delicious baked foods and desserts.