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Tips
Back to School: Keeping Lunches Safe!
Pack safe lunches to reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Key Facts About Food Poisoning
Anyone can get food poisoning, but some groups of people are more likely to get sick and to have a more serious illness.
Protect Food and Water During Hurricanes and Other Storms
What you should know before, during, and after a weather emergency.
Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures
Here's a printable chart.
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.