Food Safety Practices for Families

Key Guidelines

Follow these essential steps to ensure food safety at home:

• Store raw meat and seafood at below 40°F (4°C)
• Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking
• Use separate cutting boards for raw and cooked foods
• Wash hands for 20 seconds before handling food

Common Foodborne Illnesses

Family Safety Plan

Develop these three critical components annually:

1. First aid training for food poisoning
2. Emergency contact list posted in kitchen
3. Food thermometer calibration schedule

Adopt these practices to minimize risks associated with home food preparation.