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Buy, Store & Serve Safe Food

FDA provides educational resources related to food safety, including how you can safely buy, store, prepare and serve food.

People at Risk of Foodborne Illness

Are you or a loved one in an “at-risk” category for foodborne illness? Learn what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.

What You Need to Know about Foodborne Illnesses

While the American food supply is among the safest in the world, the Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually—the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans each year.


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https://www.fda.gov/fcic

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