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Infant Formula Safety
Infant formula from other countries will become available in U.S. stores as the government imports supplies from overseas. Here are some tips for preparing imported infant formula.
- Recall: Powdered Infant Formula
- Outbreak: Listeria and Ice Cream
- Outbreak: Hepatitis A and Strawberries
- Alert: Homemade Infant Formula on Facebook
- Food Safety During Power Outage
- Food Safety during Summer Vacation
Tips
Avoid Foodborne Illness During Temporary Power Outages
If your home experiences a temporary power outage, here are some key reminders to keep your food out of the Danger Zone.
Keep Food “Cool for the Summer” to Avoid Foodborne Illness
Rising temperatures bring food safety risks. During warm weather it’s even more important to make sure your food is safe by keeping it “cool for the summer.”
10 Smart Tips to Keep Your Restaurant Leftovers Safe
Here are some food safety tips so you can enjoy your restaurant leftovers without getting foodborne illness.
How to Grill Safely this Summer
One of the awesome things about grilling is that you can grill pretty much anything! Use these tips to enjoy delicious and safely grilled food all summer long.
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.