At a glance
Learn the dangers of leaving perishable food out too long.

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Related Topics:
Learn the dangers of leaving perishable food out too long.
Food can sometimes contain germs that can make you sick. Food safety refers to practices that can reduce your risk of getting food poisoning.
View All