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Safe Food Handling: Preparing for a Weather Emergency

Lists the steps to take to before, during and after a weather emergency. Severe weather events can mean power outages, floods, and other problems that can affect the safety of food. Knowing what to do before and after a weather event can help you reduce your risk of illness. By following these guidelines, you can also minimize the amount of food that may be lost due to spoilage.

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Date Of Record Release 2010-01-13 15:26:46
Description Lists the steps to take to before, during and after a weather emergency. Severe weather events can mean power outages, floods, and other problems that can affect the safety of food. Knowing what to do before and after a weather event can help you reduce your risk of illness. By following these guidelines, you can also minimize the amount of food that may be lost due to spoilage.
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Source United States Department of Agriculture
Keyword Food safety, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Weather emergencies
Date Of Record Creation 2010-01-13 15:20:41
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Date Last Modified 2010-01-13 15:26:46
Language English
Date Record Checked: 2010-01-13 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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