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SAFE FOOD HANDLING

75 SECONDS

IT’S HARD TO TELL WHEN FOODS ARE SAFE, SO IF YOU THINK A FOOD MIGHT BE BAD, THROW IT OUT!

HERE ARE SOME FOOD SAFETY TIPS:

• DRINK ONLY BOTTLED OR TREATED WATER UNTIL YOUR NORMAL WATER SUPPLY HAS BEEN CERTIFIED SAFE.

• ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS WITH WATER THAT HAS BEEN CERTIFIED TO BE SAFE BEFORE TOUCHING FOODS, AND MAKE SURE COUNTER TOPS ARE CLEAN.

•WASH FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNDER WARM WATER.

• IF POSSIBLE, COOK FRUITS AND VEGETABLES BEFORE EATING.

• ALWAYS WASH YOUR CAN OPENER WITH SOAP AND SAFE WATER BEFORE AND AFTER EACH USE.

• DO NOT LEAVE PERISHABLE FOOD OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS BEFORE EATING.

• WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR COUNTY EXTENSION CENTER OR CALL THE U.S.D.A. HOTLINE AT 1-800-535-4555.

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