After a flood, carefully inspect food.
Contamination can occur if filth and disease bacteria in flood waters cover, drip or seep into food.
If you are unsure about the condition of any food, throw it away. Discard foods packed in foil, cellophane, paper, cloth or cardboard that have come in contact with flood waters. Even if the contents seem dry, they may not be safe. Discard flooded meats, fish, poultry, fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as foods packaged in crown-capped bottles, and glass or plastic jars and bottles. Filth from flood waters can get up under the lip of these lids and contaminate the food.