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What to Know about Cyclospora

Learn about who's at risk, symptoms, and what you can do.

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4 Simple Steps to Food Safety

Clean

Wash hands, utensils and surfaces often. Germs can spread and survive in many places.

Separate

Raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs can spread germs to ready-to-eat foods, so keep them separate.

Cook

Cook to the right temperature. Ensure that foods are cooked safely by always using a food thermometer.

Chill

Refrigerate promptly. Bacteria that cause food poisoning multiply quickest between 40°F and 140°F.

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Today's Lesson: Prepare Safe Lunches

Learn how to plan and prepare safe lunches for your children, whether they're returning to school or distance learning.

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Get an A+ in Food Safety This School Year

Here’s a study guide to help you keep food safe when packing lunches for the school year. Category: Food Outside the Home

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Back to School Meal Prep as Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4

Back to school marks new beginnings, mixed emotions and all of a sudden…stress! How can you manage your time, juggle more responsibilities and, of course, pack lunch for your picky eater?

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What Do You Do If You Have a Recalled Product?

You may have seen a number of food recalls in the news lately. What should you do if you find a recalled food in your own home?

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