At God’s Love, food safety is a large part of our daily work. Our teams continuously monitor food safety throughout our building and the delivery process. Staff and volunteers are routinely trained on food safety practices. September marks Food Safety Education Month, and we would like to share some information about foodborne illness (food poisoning) and what you can do at home to avoid it.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 48 million Americans get foodborne illnesses each year – that amounts to roughly 1 in every 6 people! The risk of getting a foodborne illness is even higher if you are under 5 years old, over 65 years old, are pregnant, or have a weak immune system. Your chance of getting a foodborne illness can be lowered by adopting a few simple food safety tips. By taking these precautions, you not only will reduce your risk of food poisoning, but you will also lower your chances of worsening health conditions, hospital visits, and even death.
By following the tips below, you can lower your chances of getting foodborne illness.