Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. Whether shopping for food or preparing foods for your family, the following guidelines can guide you in keeping food safe.
 

General

• Food Safety During Emergencies Toolkit
• Steps to Keep Food Safe (English and Spanish) 
• Cleanliness Helps Prevent Foodborne Illness (English and Spanish)
• Washing Food: Does it Promote Food Safety? (English and Spanish)
• Food Safety While Hiking, Camping & Boating (English and Spanish)
• The Color of Meat and Poultry (English and Spanish)
• Molds on Food: Are They Dangerous? (English and Spanish)
• Tailgating Food Safety Q & A (English and Spanish)

Temperatures & Food

• How Temperatures Affect Food (English and Spanish) 
• Danger Zone 40F - 140F (English and Spanish)
• Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart (English and Spanish)

Cooking

• Cooking with Microwave Ovens (English and Spanish)
• Deep Fat Frying (English and Spanish)
• Doneness Versus Safety (English and Spanish)
• Grilling and Food Safety (English and Spanish)
• Smoking Meat and Poultry (English and Spanish)
• Cooking for Groups (English and Spanish)
• High Altitude Cooking (English and Spanish)

Refrigeration & Storage

• The Big Thaw — Safe Defrosting Methods (English and Spanish)
• Leftovers and Food Safety (English and Spanish) 
• Keeping "Bag" Lunches Safe (English and Spanish) 
• Safe Handling of Take-Out Foods (English and Spanish)
• Freezing and Food Safety (English and Spanish)
• Refrigeration and Food Safety (English and Spanish)
• Mail Order Food Safety (English and Spanish)
• Kitchen Thermometers
• Shelf-Stable Food

Grocery & Packaging

• Food Product Dating (English and Spanish)
• Food Allergies: The "Big 9" (English and Spanish)
• Glossary of Packaging Terms (English and Spanish)
• Irradiation and Food Safety FAQ (English and Spanish)
• Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms (English and Spanish)
• Natural Flavors on Meat and Poultry Labels (English and Spanish)
• Meat and Poultry Packaging Materials
• Water in Meat & Poultry
• Additives in Meat and Poultry Products

Kitchen Utensils & Appliances

• Air Fryers and Food Safety (English and Spanish) 
• Slow Cookers and Food Safety (English and Spanish)
• Cutting Boards (English and Spanish)
• Appliance Thermometers

Food Safety Inspection & Recalls

• Importing Meat, Poultry & Egg Products to the United States (English and Spanish)
• Inspection for Food Safety: The Basics
• Understanding FSIS Food Recalls
• How to Find the USDA Establishment Number
• Slaughter Inspection 101

Emergencies

• A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes (English and Spanish)
• Keep Your Food Safe During Emergencies (English and Spanish)
• Fires and Food Safety (English and Spanish)
• Removing Odors from Refrigerators and Freezers (English and Spanish)