Food Safety from A to Z REFERENCE GUIDE

The key to healthy eating means not Only eating nutritiously, but keeping your food safe from harmful foodborne bacteria.

Foodborne illness can affect us all; however, at-risk people — such as young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems — are more likely to get sick from harmful foodborne bactéria and may face serious complications.

New information on food safety is constantly emerging. Recommendations and precautions for people at high risk are updated as scientists learn more about preventing foodborne illness. People in the at-risk groups need to be aware of and follow the most current information.

Learning how to safely prepare and handle food is so important for everyone! That’s where the Food Safety from A to Z REFERENCE GUIDE comes in handy. Each section highlights invaluable food safety tips and precautions for various foods. Some precautions may apply to all consumers; others may apply to people in the at-risk groups.