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5 Red Flags to Look For When Shopping for Meal Kits

With the increasing popularity of meal kits, the FDA highlights tips on what to do when a box first arrives at your door, including several red flags that may indicate unsafe food.


5 Red Flags to Look For When Shopping for Meal Kits


**Advice about Eating Fish**

This advice can help those who might become or are pregnant or breastfeeding as well as parents and caregivers who are feeding children make informed choices when it comes to the types of fish that are nutritious and safe to eat.


Advice about Eating Fish


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Food Safety in Your Kitchen

When you prepare meals and snacks for yourself, your family, and your friends, it is important to follow simple food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illness, also known as “food poisoning.” Whether you are a home cook, a professional chef, or a recipe writer, there are some easy steps you can take to help keep your food safe all the way from the grocery store to the kitchen table.

Everyday Food Safety for Young Adults

Every day, you handle, cook, and prepare food for you and your family. The steps you take can mean the difference between a good day and bad case of foodborne illness, also known as “food poisoning.” Take a few seconds to learn about food safety whether you’re cooking at home, dining out, or eating ready-made meals on the go.


CFSAN Education Resource Library
FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Education Resource Library is a catalog of printable educational materials and videos on topics related to food safety, nutrition (including labeling and dietary supplements), and cosmetics. These materials are intended for consumers, educators, dietitians, and health professionals as well as for industry and regulators. Materials are available in PDF format for immediate download. Some print materials are also available and can be ordered individually or in limited quantities.

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                        Food Facts for Consumers
          Food Safety in Your Kitchen
          5 Red Flags to Look For When Shopping for Meal Kits
          Everyday Food Safety for Young Adults
 
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