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Food Safety for Consumers Returning Home After a Hurricane and/or Flooding

Internet URL

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsdisas5.html  

Sponsoring Agency

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Description

After a hurricane and/or flooding, people need to assess all food and food preparation areas and equipment to decide what to keep or throw away. Hurricanes, especially if accompanied by a tidal surge or flooding, can contaminate the public water supply. This fact sheet provides food safety tips for consumers returning home after a hurricane and/or flooding.

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Review Date

5/23/2007