There are five big factors that impact foodborne illness: food from unsafe sources, improper holding temperatures, improper cooking temperatures, dirty surfaces and tools and personal hygiene. When preparing food at home, consider these resources to prepare, cook and serve meals safely.
Information Sheets
- Basics of Food Safety
- Hand Hygiene
- Food Shopping
- Home Meal Delivery Kits
- Food Thermometer Use
- Leftovers
- Cutting Boards
- Grilling Food Safety
- Infused Water
- High-Risk Foods Factsheet
Food Storage
Appliances
Homegrown Food Safety Videos
- Proper Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use
- How to Safely Sanitize Surfaces at Home
- Which is Safe? Wood vs. Plastic Cutting Boards
- The Safest Ways to Wash Produce
- Fresh Fish and Seafood Safety Tips
- Food Safety When the Power Goes Out
- Buying Chicken in Bulk
- What Do Food Expiration Dates Really Mean?
- Unboxing Meal Delivery Kits
