Reducing Your Risk of Foodborne Illness at Home

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Publication
Date of Publication
January 25, 2022
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Overview

Help prevent foodborne illness by making smart food-safety choices from market to table. Buy, store, prepare, and serve foods following these simple steps of safe food handling. (2 pages.)

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