Practicing food safety is essential to preventing foodborne illnesses. Use the following four steps during food preparation to help keep you and your family safe from harmful bacteria.
- Clean - Wash hands, rinse produce, clean surfaces
- Separate - Don't cross-contaminate
- Cook - Cook to the right temperature
- Chill - Refrigerate and chill foods properly
Looking for ways to teach your kids about food safety? Check out these resources.
More Food Safety Resources
- Basics for Handling Food Safety by USDA
- The Core Four Practice by Partnership for Food Safety Education
- Food Safety Charts by FoodSafety.Gov
- Seasonal Food Safety by USDA