About 48 million people get sick and more than 3,000 die each year from food poisoning in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And it takes more than hand washing to avoid food poisoning. Here are easy-to-follow steps to protect yourself and your family from foodborne illness:
At the Grocery Store
At Home
Have a question about food safety? Call the FDA’s Safe Food Information line at 888-SAFE-FOOD.
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