Food Safety Information for Consumers
The New York State Department of Health has developed food safety guidance for consumers.
Foodborne Illness Complaints
Contact your local health department to report a foodborne illness complaint.
Emergencies and Natural Disasters
- Weather Emergencies: Storms, Floods, and Power Outages - Advice including food supplies to have in reserve before these events, food storage and cooking during the event, and deciding what food is good and what should be tossed after the event.
- Dry Ice: What Is It? - Here are some tips on using dry ice safely to keep food cold, and how much you'll need.
Food Safety at Home
- Barbecue Food Safety Tips - Here are some tips to avoid food poisoning caused by germs growing too quickly in the summer heat.
- Fish: Health Advice on Eating Fish You Catch - Advice for safe fish consumption in New York State by type of fish and location where fish were caught, and best practices to prepare and cook fish and game.
- Food Cooking and Storage Magnet
- Safe Storage and Preparation of Eggs & Foods Made With Eggs
- Raw Milk: The Dangers of Drinking Raw Milk
- Reusable Grocery Bags: A Smart Choice But Play It Safe - Tips on reducing the spread of germs when using reusable storage bags.
