Food Safety

Food Safety Counts!

Emergency Disaster Food Safety - This 12 page guide includes information about how to keep food safe during and after an emergency including salvaging food after a flood or power outage with lists of what to keep and what to toss, and evaluating the safety of drinking water after a flood.

Molds on Food - This 5 page fact sheet answers questions about the types of molds that grow on food, the dangerous and useful molds, protecting food from mold and what food can be saved or discarded.

Picnic/Outdoor Meal Safety As summer approaches, millions of Americans will hit the road to visit national parks, beaches and campgrounds. While packing that sunblock, bug spray and picnic blanket, make sure to also take some U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food safety tips along for the ride

Last updated March 12, 2025