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Spotlight
Farmers Markets and Food Safety
Farmers markets offer fresh local products like produce, meats, and more. Keep food safety in mind when shopping in warmer weather.
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
Food Safety and Eating Out
Here are some tips to protect yourself from food poisoning while eating out.
Need a thawing and cooking calculator?
Find information and resources on how to safely prepare turkey for a delicious and safe meal with loved ones.
Safe Selection and Handling of Fish and Shellfish
Follow these safe handling 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.
Wash Your Hands for Health
Washing your hands properly can prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections.