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Food Safety and Food Preservation

Keeping our food safe is a national concern. It is estimated that 76 million people had foodborne illness in 1999 — 5,000 people die of foodborne illness in the United States each year. Foodborne illness results in sickness, lost wages, and even death. These tip sheets will help you keep food safe and prevent foodborne illness.

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We Wish You Well
Stop Germs
Food Safety for Pregnant Women, Infants and Small Children
Food Safety for Older Adults
Turkey Fact Sheet
Water Storage for Emergencies

To view a short lesson on food safety, click here

For information on food preservation, click here

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