Are you checking your steps? These 4 simple steps are essential to preventing foodborne illness when preparing food in your home: 1. Clean — Wash hands and surfaces often. 2. Separate — Don't cross-contaminate. 3. Cook — Cook to the right temperature. 4. Chill — Refrigerate promptly. | FoodSafety.gov

Parents & Caregivers: Keep your children safe from foodborne illness this holiday season by avoiding these foods. #FoodSafeHoliday | FoodSafety.gov

When you rinse raw meat or poultry, you’re likely spreading bacteria across kitchen surfaces. Failure to clean these contaminated areas can lead to foodborne illness. Clean and sanitize surfaces, and always cook to the safe bacteria-killing internal temperature – that's 165 F for poultry! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4djMUqr | FoodSafety.gov