Food Safety
Food Safety Information
and Recall Notices
Preventing Cyclosporiasis
No one fully knows how Cyclospora gets into food and water.
People can get sick from contaminated food or water that may be contaminated with feces.
Follow safe food handling practices to avoid contamination.
Resources
Find quick answers to common questions about preparing, storing, and handling food safely.
Learn how to safely refrigerate, freeze, and store food, including guidelines for leftovers and foods that have been left out.
Learn which foods are more likely to cause foodborne illness and how to safely prepare and handle them.
Learn about the causes and symptoms of foodborne illness, how it spreads, and ways to reduce your risk of food poisoning.
Use our cooking temperature guide to learn the safe internal temperatures for meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, and leftovers.
Learn how to keep food safe during a power outage and when to throw away refrigerated or frozen food.
Learn when and how to wash your hands properly to prevent the spread of germs and foodborne illness.
Watch our food safety video for practical tips on handling, preparing, cooking, and storing food safely.
Food Safety for Children & Students
Explore the links below and help children learn the basics of food safety with age-appropriate activities, games, and educational resources for parents, teachers, and caregivers.
An interactive activity that helps middle school students learn about food safety while following a recipe.
Kid-Friendly Food Safety Placemats
Printable placemats that introduce children to food safety concepts in a fun, age-appropriate format.
Food Safety Games & Activities
Games and educational activities that help children learn about safe food handling, preparation, and preventing foodborne illness.
Request Materials
To obtain poison prevention and safety education materials, click the button below or call 1-800-222-1222 to reach our educator.
