- Millions of people get sick from dangerous bacteria in food every year.
- Public health data in 2000 show that there are more than 5 times the number of dangerous bacteria in our food than we were aware of in 1942.
- Many people don’t link their illness to foodborne bacteria. They think they have a case of the flu.
- You can become sick anytime from 20 minutes to 6 weeks after eating food with some types of harmful bacteria.
- For some people who are at high risk — young children, pregnant women, people over 65, and people with chronic illnesses — getting sick from foodborne bacteria can cause serious health problems.
These are the facts!
IT ’S SAFE TO BITE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS RIGHT!
Using a food thermometer is the only sure way of knowing if your food has reached a high enough temperature to destroy foodborne bacteria.
Is it “done ” yet??
Where is your food thermometer?
For more information: Food Safety and Inspection Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250-3700
FSIS Food Safety Education and Communications Staff
Meat and Poultry Hotline
Phone: 1-800-535-4555 or (202) 720-3333 (voice); 1-800-256-7072 (TTY)
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