Food Safety
Food safety is making sure you handle, store and cook food properly to prevent food poisoning. It's also knowing what to look for — and what to look out for — when you're dining out.
Chances are you've experienced food poisoning symptoms at some point in your life. If you were lucky, the case was mild and ran its course in a day or two. Foodborne illness can lead to severe dehydration, anemia and even death. Children, seniors, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to food poisoning.
10 Tips to Prevent Food-borne Illness
In addition to potato salad and ice tea, what does the health department suggest you include on your summer barbecue shopping list? Learn more.
Safer Alternatives for Outdoor Eating
Should you make lemonade from scratch or pick up some concentrate at the store? Learn what food options might be a safer bet for the outdoors.
Top 5 Signs of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning symptoms can appear hours or even days after you eat contaminated food or drink. Learn to recognize the signs.
