Better Food Handling!

Food Safety Practices

According to the United states Food and Drug Administration, when certain disease-causing bacteria or pathogens contaminate food, they can cause foodborne illness, often called “food poisoning.” Although most healthy people will recover from a foodborne illness within a short period of time, some can develop chronic, severe, or even life-threatening health problems.

In addition, some people are at a higher risk for developing foodborne illness, including pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems (such as transplant patients and individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or diabetes).

To keep your family safer from food poisoning, it is advised to use these 4 simples steps:

1. Wash hands and surfaces often

2. Separate raw meats from other foods

3. Cook to the right temperature

4. Refrigerate foods promptly.