Foodborne Illness

Related Topics: food safety

The Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture have a ways to go when it comes to making sure our food is safe. So as government agencies work to make our food system safer, we all need to do everything we can to protect ourselves from foodborne illness.

What you can do

Learn more from the Rodale.com news archive:

This or That: Thawing Meat in Water or in the Microwave?

What you can do: Plan ahead to defrost your meat, but in a pinch, use the method that won't expose you and your guest to chemicals or bacteria.

How to Avoid Tapeworms and Other Parasites

What you can do: Cook your food, don't handle cat feces, and remember to wash your spinach!

5 Ways to Keep Your Cookout from Sending Guests to the Hospital

What you can do: Follow these five tips to keep from contaminating your cookout.

What to Do with Those Cookout Leftovers

What you can do: Store food properly, and date leftovers to protect against foodborne illnesses.

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