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Halloween Treats: Better Safe Than Scary
Follow a few simple steps to ensure Halloween treats are safe for children
Tips
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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.
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Fruit and Vegetable Safety
Select and prepare your fruits and vegetables safely.
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Tips for Meal Kit and Food Delivery Safety
Home-delivered food, like all food, must be handled properly to prevent food poisoning.
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Prevent Illness from C. perfringens
Clostridium perfringens bacteria are one of the most common causes of foodborne illness (food poisoning).
4 Simple Steps to Food Safety
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Separate
Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs can spread germs to ready-to-eat foods, so keep them separate.
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Cook
Cook to the right temperature. Ensure that foods are cooked safely by always using a food thermometer.
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Chill
Refrigerate promptly. Bacteria that cause food poisoning multiply quickest between 40°F (4°C) and 140°F (60°C).