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Pregnant Women
Pregnancy-related immune changes raise the risk of foodborne illness for mothers, unborn babies, and newborns.
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
Halloween Treats: Better Safe Than Scary
This blog describes the safe ways for children to enjoy foods and sweets in traditional Halloween rituals like trick-or-treating and Halloween parties.
Food Safety Tips for All of Your Fall Fun
Welcome to fall! Even though the weather is beginning to cool and the days are becoming shorter, there are so many fun fall activities to do with your family and friends.
Game Day Food Safety Tips
Tackling a game day spread? Play by these rules and keep the runs on the field.
Wash Your Hands for Health
Washing your hands properly and at the right times can prevent illnesses and infections.