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Here are some food safety tips so you can enjoy your restaurant leftovers without getting foodborne illness.

Select and prepare your fruits and vegetables safely.

Home-delivered food, like all food, must be handled properly to prevent food poisoning.

Clostridium perfringens bacteria are one of the most common causes of foodborne illness (food poisoning).

Wash hands, utensils and surfaces often. Germs can spread and survive in many places.

Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs can spread germs to ready-to-eat foods, so keep them separate.

Cook to the right temperature. Ensure that foods are cooked safely by always using a food thermometer.

Refrigerate promptly. Bacteria that cause food poisoning multiply quickest between 40°F (4°C) and 140°F (60°C).