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\nUse these tools and tips to help prevent food poisoning.
\nYour kitchen is filled with food safety tools that, when used properly, can help keep you and your loved ones healthy. Learn how to make the most of these tools so that your kitchen is your home\u2019s food safety headquarters.
\nGet CDC information on keeping your family\u2019s food safe that you can use year-round.
\nChoose and use these kitchen tools and tips every time you prepare food to help prevent food poisoning.
\nKeeping your hands clean [702 KB] is one of the most important things you can do to prevent food poisoning.
\nSafe minimum cooking temperatures:
\nUse a food thermometer to make sure food cooked in the oven or on the stove top or grill reaches a temperature hot enough to kill germs.
\nNow that you\u2019re geared up for food safety, take our quiz to test your know-how on kitchen tools and tips to prevent food poisoning.
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