Food Delivery & Take Out: Food Safety

People should consistently use the Core Four safe food handling practices of clean, separate, cook and chill to reduce risk from harmful germs.

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Let's Talk Take-Out

Today people are ordering more delivery and take-out meals.

Some foods arrive hot, and some foods arrive cold. Know how to handle and store foods on the trip home and in reheating.

Safe handling of take-out foods will protect families from food poisoning.

Social Posts — Copy and Share!

Here are three social media messages we hope you will share:

• Trying a new meal kit? When you prepare food at home remember the practices of clean, separate, cook & chill can reduce your risk from harmful #germs. http://bit.ly/2NzFZzX #socialdistance #mealkit #alonetogether
• Restaurant take-out tonight? Reheat your entrée on microwave-safe plate. Wash your hands always before & after handling food. http://bit.ly/373fA4C #takeout #handwashing #dinnertonight #alonetogether
• Grocery delivery today? Rinse your fresh fruits & vegetables under running water just before preparing or eating. https://bit.ly/3bslCOH #grocerydelivery #staysafe #veggies #covid19

You can help families stay healthy at home during this time by reminding them of food safety basics.

New Video: Fresh Produce & COVID-19

Have you heard it suggested to wash produce with detergent, soap — or even bleach? These products are not safe for consumption.

In this video, the Partnership for Food Safety Education offers science-based advice for rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables. Please share!

As Frozen Food Month ends, we thank the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) for helping us provide BAC Fighters with valuable resources throughout the year!

PFSE Factsheets: Clean | Separate | Cook | Chill

PFSE: Coronavirus Resource Page

CDC: Tips for Meal Kit and Food Delivery Safety

FDA: Food Safe Meal Prep

USDA: Food Safety for the Delivery of Groceries & Prepared Meals

Last updated September 5, 2024