Food Safety for Consumers

For information on food safety, scroll down to one of the topics below for information on handling, cooking, and storing your food properly.

If you can't find what you're looking for visit www.ask.usda.gov and type in your question, or call the health department at 832-6429.

• Food Safety in Your Home
• Basic Food Safety
• Home Kitchen Food Safety Best Practices Check-Up
• Food Product Dating

Poultry and Meat

• Safe Handling for Poultry and Meat
• Meat and Poultry Hotline

The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can personally answer your food safety questions on weekdays year-round.

Foodborne Illness

• Least Wanted Foodborne Illness Pathogens
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Safe Grilling

Eggs

• Egg Storage
• Brochure on Egg Products and Safety

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