Introduction to Food Safety

How Food can Become Contaminated in the Home Kitchen Safe Purchasing Practices (where do you shop, what do you look for, how do you transport your groceries home) Safe Storage Practices (how and where is your food stored, do you rotate, check expiration dates) Safe Preparation Practices (who cooks, what are they wearing, what do they do – include at least 4 internal cooking temperatures and explain how to check, handwashing) Safe Serving Practices (family style, who plates the food, parties and buffets) Household Food Safety (here you can include extra tips that you want to cover – think about things like if you have children, how you will instill good food safety and hygiene practices, consider listing some "training" resources, the poison control line, what to do if you suspect a foodborne illness, where to report unsafe food that you have purchased, etc.)