• What is the first rule of safe food preparation in the home?
• What is the second rule of safe food preparation in the home?
• If I forget to follow some of the basic food safety rules, won't heating or reheating foods kill foodborne bacteria?
• One of the food safety rules is to wash hands in hot, soapy water. Does hot water kill bacteria?
• How can I clean my hands when water is not available, such as when traveling or picnicking away from home?
• What food safety precautions should I take when shopping at the supermarket?
• Why is it unsafe to marinate foods at room temperature? Doesn't the acid in the marinade kill any bacteria that might be present?
• What is the proper temperature for my refrigerator?
• How long can leftover food be left out of the refrigerator?
• How often should I sanitize my kitchen sink drains and disposal?
• Why shouldn't I taste a sample of cookie dough before baking it?
• What is the best way to clean kitchen counters?
• What is the safest way to defrost meat, poultry, and fish products?
• What safety tips do you have for purchasing food through the mails?
• Is a slow cooker safe?
• How long can you store food in a refrigerator or freezer?
• How can you keep "take-out" food safe?
• How should you select and use cutting boards?
• How do you safely prepare food for bag lunches or picnics?
• How do you safely prepare school lunches?

Refrigerated Ready-to-Eat Food

• How can I safely handle refrigerated ready-to-eat foods to avoid Listeriosis?

Eggs

• What is the safest way to handle and prepare eggs?

Oysters

• Why should some people avoid eating raw oysters?

Meat and Poultry

• How do you safely prepare hot dogs | beef | corned beef | ground beef | giblets | egg products | ham | turkey | ratites (emu, ostrich, rhea) | sausage | fresh pork
• Should I wash raw meat, poultry, or seafood before cooking it?
• How does marinating tenderize meat?
• If cooked meat and poultry look pink, does it mean that the food is not done?
• Do I have to cut off the government grade or inspection stamp on meat before cooking it?
• What gives a slice of ham an iridescent sheen? Is this a sign of food spoilage bacteria?

Produce

• How can consumers reduce the risk of foodborne illness from fresh produce?

Sprouts

• What are the food safety concerns with sprouts?

Also see Foodborne Illness and Food Storage

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