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Food Safety: Erin’s Story

Erin was at her own baby shower when a bite of cheese sent her life and her daughter’s health into a tailspin. She became one of the 48 million annual food poisoning cases in the United States. Watch Erin’s Story above. She’s not the only one who learned a tough lesson in food safety. Watch Arlene’s Story and Cooking With Kang. For more advice watch Quick Tips to Stay Food Safe.

Featured Contributors: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Food Safety Project

Topic Videos: Food Safety

  • What Is It? Food Safety: Quick Tips to Stay Food Safe Protect yourself and your family from food poisoning. Watch
  • What Is It? What Is It? Food poisoning can occur at home or in a restaurant. Beware of food that’s not washed, stored or cooked properly. Watch
  • Arlene’s Story Arlene’s Story Arlene thought her eggs looked runny, but she didn’t send them back. Her health and her life haven’t been the same. Watch
  • Why Does It Matter? Why Does It Matter? Foodborne illness leads to about 300,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths each year. Watch
  • Erin’s Story Erin’s Story Erin was at her own baby shower when a bite of cheese sent her life and her daughter’s health into a tailspin. Watch
  • What Can I Do About It? What Can I Do About It? Follow the four rules of food safety: chill, separate, clean, cook. Watch
  • Cooking with Kang Cooking With Kang Simple steps and some food safety smarts can lower your risk for food poisoning. Watch
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