Food Safety

Are you prepared to make your next meal safely? For simple tips and advice for safe meal preparation at home check our the MiPDC Food Safety Q & A .

Hand washing is one of best and practical ways to prevent the spread of illness. Children are back on campus and the fall and winter holiday season are approaching. Make hand washing a priority at home, school, and in public places. Click below to learn how proper hand washing reduces illness and the spread of infection from the CDC.

Food safety is important. Avoid unsafe food handling practices to prevent food poisoning. Click the link below for a short video from the MiPDC to help you prevent food-borne illness.

Do not guess if your food is heated to the right temperature before serving or eating it. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration provides this handy Safe Minimal Internal Tempurture Guide to help keep your food safe for everyone to consume. Thermometer not included.

When foodborne illness comes to mind, most think of an upset stomach, nausea, and other unpleasant symptoms. However, foodborne illnesses and their short and long-term effects can vary from mild to serious. Click below to learn more from the Partnership for Food Safety Education and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Food safety is more important than ever with more household food preparation and eating at home. Click below to learn more helpful information from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention to keep meal time safe at home. (Available in Spanish)

Know how to store food properly when the power goes out. Dispose of food if it is no longer safe to eat. Click below for tips from the Center for Disease Control & Prevention.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has updated the Eat Safe Fish program. See the new guidelines for consuming fish from regions and waterways throughout the state of Michigan outlined in this latest release. (2026)

Protect yourself and your family by following these safe handling tips when buying, storing, preparing, and serving eggs—or foods that contain them. Click below for safety tips from the FDA.