What You Should Know: September is Food Safety Education Month

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Last Updated: September 25, 2023

Food safety isn’t just a buzzword, it is an essential part of our everyday life. Foodborne illnesses can affect anyone but with the right information and habits we can greatly reduce the risks. Food Safety Education Month serves as a reminder to protect ourselves and loved ones when it comes to the food we eat.

Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill

  1. Clean: Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Also don’t forget to wash your cooking utensils.
  2. Separate: Avoid cross contaminating your food by keeping raw meat, poultry, seafood, and their juices away from other foods.
  3. Cook to the right temperature: Your food is safe to eat when it is cooked to the right internal temperature that is high enough to kill germs. Use a food thermometer to measure.
  4. Chill: Refrigerate your food properly. The Cold Food Storage Chart provides guidelines for storing food in the refrigerator and freezer.

For more information visit https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/prevention.html

Prince William Health District Community Outreach Events

  • Tuesday September 19th from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Woodbridge Global Welcome Center, 15111 Blackburn Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • PWHD is attending to provide information on Health District services and resources.

 

  • Friday September 22nd from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • Woodbridge Global Welcome Center, 15111 Blackburn Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • PWHD is attending to provide information on Health District services and resources.

PWHD Update Information Posted Monday and Friday: