Food Safety - Consumer Food Safety Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential to prevent foodborne illness. You can't see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness. In every step of food preparation, follow basic guidelines to keep food safe. FoodSafety.gov - Information on food safety from the federal government. MeatSafety.org - Providing safe and wholesome food is a priority that U.S. meat and poultry industries take seriously. Learn what you can do to ensure that the meat and poultry you serve is safe. Website provided by the American Meat Institute (AMI) Safe handling fact sheets from the American Meat Institute Beef Ground Beef Pork Chicken Turkey Sausage Ready-To-Eat NSF Scrub Club Program - NSF International's program to promote proper handwashing. Is It Done Yet? Brochure - Learn how to use a food thermometer - it's not just for turkey anymore! Get recommended internal temperatures for safe food. Keep Your Family Safe Temperature Chart - USDA's recommended internal temperatures for meat and poultry products in handy chart form. Home Food Safety - The American Dietetic Association and the ConAgra Foods Foundation have joined together in a consumer education program, Home Food Safety...It's in Your Hands® , to communicate the important role consumers play in preparing foods safely in their own homes. Basics For Handling Food Safely - USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage that are essential to prevent foodborne illness. FSIS Food Safety Fact Sheets - Publications available from the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service relating to food safety and the prevention of foodborne illness. FightBac.org - The Partnership for Food Safety Education's (PFSE) Fight BAC! ® educational campaign. Frequently Asked Questions About Food Safety From The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline - Questions that are asked frequently by callers to the Meat and Poultry Hotline (1-800-535-4555). Barbeque Food Safety - USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service food safety guidelines for grilling food safely to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness. Smoking Meat and Poultry - USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service information to prevent foodborne illness throughout the smoking process. Food Safety In The Kitchen: A "HACCP" Approach - USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service utilizes HACCP as a valid approach to help the consumers learn and practice safe food handling and preparation of all meat and poultry at home. Doneness Versus Safety - USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service description of cooking as a critical control point of food safety protection during food meal preparation at home. Using A Food Thermometer - USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service information on the use of a thermometer to insure proper cooking. Kitchen Thermometers - USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service information describing the use a food thermometer when cooking meat, poultry, and egg products to prevent undercooking, and consequently, prevent foodborne illness. Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency - Consumer education and information material produced by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service on keeping food safe during an emergency.