Each year millions of people get sick from food illnesses which can cause you to feel like you have the flu. Food illnesses can also cause serious health problems, even death. There are helpful resources to help keep individuals and their families safe.
Consumers can protect themselves by following these four steps:
Whether you cooked it at home or brought home some takeout, it’s important to make sure to toss perishable items at the right time. Discard items that have been at room temperature (not placed in the refrigerator) for more than two hours, including cooked foods such as steak, chicken, turkey, and vegetables.
If you have leftovers that you stored in the refrigerator, use within seven days of original preparation. For items served hot, reheat fully to 165o F or above prior to eating.
For the most up-to-date information about Food Recalls, please visit the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Food Recalls and Safety Alerts Page.
