Food Safety Features
These features provide tips on how to prevent food poisoning (also called foodborne illness).
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Fast Facts About Food Poisoning
Learn how to prevent it, who is more likely to get it, and when to see a doctor. Español
When and How to Wash Your Hands
Wash your hands before, during, and after preparing food, before eating, and at other key times. Español
Make sure subscription meal kits and grocery deliveries are handled safely to prevent food poisoning. Español
Eating undercooked chicken can make you sick. Learn how to handle and prepare it safely. Español
Some kinds of E. coli can make you sick. Find out how to lower your chance of infection. Español
Fruits and vegetables provide important health benefits. Learn how to select and prepare them safely. Español
Lettuce, Other Leafy Greens, and Food Safety
Leafy greens can get contaminated with harmful germs. Read our questions and answers. Español
You can get very sick from eating raw oysters. Take steps to protect your health. Español
Prevent Illness From C. perfringens
C. perfringens is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the U.S. Learn how to prevent illness from this germ.
Norovirus sickens many people each year. Wash your hands often and follow other tips to protect yourself and others. Español
Learn how to reduce the risks of a Salmonella infection from eggs. Español
Salmonella commonly causes food poisoning. Take steps to make your food safer to eat. Español
You can get sick after eating or tasting raw dough or batter. Follow these tips to stay healthy when handling raw dough. Español
Antibiotic Resistance, Food, and Food Animals
Learn how you can protect your family from antibiotic-resistant infections from food and animals. Español
You Can Help Solve Foodborne Outbreaks
You can help disease detectives find and solve foodborne outbreaks. Find out more.
Follow these tips to prevent food poisoning during the holidays. Español
Preparing Your Holiday Turkey Safely
Handling and cooking poultry incorrectly can lead to food poisoning. Learn how to prepare your holiday turkey safely. Español
Tackling a buffet at your game day gathering? Play by the rules and keep the runs on the field. Español
Home canning can be deadly if not done safely. Learn the proper techniques to prevent botulism. Español
Food Safety for Buffets and Parties
Follow these steps to keep food safe when cooking, preparing, or serving food for large groups. Español
Food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. Follow these steps for a safe and enjoyable grilling season. Español
Cronobacter Infection and Infants
Cronobacter infections are rare, but they can be deadly in newborns. The germ can sometimes be found in powdered infant formula. Español
Preventing Infections Before and During Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant or planning to get pregnant, take steps to protect your fetus or newborn from infections that cause serious health problems. Español