Food Safety for Consumers

Each year an estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness occur in the U.S.—the equivalent of one in six Americans. The resources on this page can help to keep you and your family safer from food poisoning.

HOLIDAY FOOD SAFETY

Countdown to the Thanksgiving Holiday

Let's Talk Turkey-- A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey

Stuffing and Food Safety

MORE FOOD SAFETY RESOURCES
Safe Food Handling
Cooking for Groups
Safe Home Food Preservation from UVM Extension
Wash Hands and Surfaces Often
Food Allergies
Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures
Emergency Preparedness—Keeping Food Safe in an Emergency
Food Safety Basics from the US Department of Agriculture
Foodborne Illnesses
Vermont Foodborne Illness Information
FDA Food Facts for Consumers
Foodsafety.gov
Recall Information from the Food & Drug Administration
Recall Information from the USDA