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Use this information to learn how to remove odors from units or how to safely discard an affected unit.
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Food Safety and Inspection Service
Find answers to the most common questions regarding chicken from types, inspecting and grading, safe handling and cooking practices.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
View printable materials about food safety, including guides, activity books, and tip sheets.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline on weekdays to receive answers to your personal food safety questions.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Learn about food safety using this printable coloring activity sheet.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, occurs when food is contaminated with harmful germs. Find out how food can become contaminated and what you can do to prevent illness.
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Learn how to pack a safe lunch for work or school.
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Follow these food safety tips for getting takeout and storing leftovers.
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Make sure that the mail-order food company follows these guidelines.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Find general guidelines and frequently asked questions about food safety in various emergency situations.
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Explore food safety publications and activities especially for kids and teens.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Prepare and serve food safely for large groups such as family reunions, church dinners, and community gatherings.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
View questions and answers about the safety of shelf-stable foods, including canned foods, dried foods, and flexible packaging.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Safe handling of leftovers is very important to reducing foodborne illness. Follow these recommendations for handling leftovers safely.
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The FoodKeeper app can help you use food while it's at peak quality and reduce waste.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Cornell University, Food Marketing Institute
Developed by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, with Cornell University and the Food Marketing Institute. The FoodKeeper app will help you maximize the freshness and quality of foods and beverages. It is also available as a mobile application for Android and Apple devices.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Choose from a variety of food safety games and activities to download, including puzzles & word searches, coloring & activity pages, and more.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Learn how to handle, cook, and store food safely to prevent foodborne illness.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Read this fun comic book for children, which explores food safety and foodborne illness. PDF | 1.69 MB
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Find important food safety information for older adults. Also in PDF|2.43 MB.
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Learn what the "sell by" date means for food safety.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Learn about food additives in meat and poultry products, including their definition, history, regulation and more. A glossary of commonly used additives and terms is also provided.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Keep food safe to minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Learn about freezing foods with topics like food safety, product quality, and nutrient retention.
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Find out how to safely prepare all types of meats, including beef, bison, pork, veal, lamb, goat, rabbit, and more.