It's food safety made simple! This section shows you how to prevent foodborne illness in four easy steps: clean, separate, cook, and chill.

In addition to your increased vulnerability during pregnancy, there may be other people in your home - children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems - who can be severely affected by foodborne illness. For your health, the health of your baby, and your entire family, develop these safe food-handling habits that will last a lifetime!

If you have food safety questions about specific foods, be sure to check out Safe Eats. It's your helpful guide to handling and selecting foods safely!

For information about food safety, call the FDA's Food Information Line at: 1-888-SAFE-FOOD.