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.
Fact Sheets
- Basic Food Safety
- 10 Tips for Handling Food at Home
- Leftovers
- Cutting Boards
- Storing and Freezing Produce
Holiday Fact Sheets
Basic Food Safety for Fall Gatherings
Cooking for Large Crowds during a Holiday Gathering
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
- Top 5 Cookout Food Safety Mistakes
Food Science at Home for Kids
Kid's Food Science Experiments (Ages 5-8)
We have simple food science experiments you can do at home, with kids, in a classroom, around the office, etc. These experiments demonstrate the concepts of how microorganisms grow.
Full experiment write-up and lesson plan resources can be downloaded below.
