Food Safety

Safe food handling practices are important when preparing food. Knowing how to properly handle and prepare foods can help prevent foodborne illness. There are four key steps to safe food handling practices: clean, separate, cook and chill. Education surrounding food safety and safe food preparation should focus on these four concepts.

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Learn the proper methods for preparing and storing food to help prevent foodborne illnesses.

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Get information about the different types of microorganisms and the consequences they can have, like food spoilage or serious illness.

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Transportation techniques. Find out the best ways to package and store food on the go.