Kitchen Food Safety

Information from UC 

UC Food Safety in the Kitchen Publications (UC Food Safety)


Food Safety for Specific Food Types (UC Food Safety)

Basics of Kitchen Food Safety: Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill

Learn the about the basics of food safety in the kitchen. The four simple concepts:  clean, separate, cook and chill can help prevent foodborne illness.

Packing a Safe Lunch

Packing a safe lunch for our little ones is just as important as packing a lunch that is nutritious. The web pages below discuss food safety tips for the lunch box.

Eating Outdoors

Food Safety for Specific Food Types

Holiday Food Safety

Kitchen Appliances and Tools

How to properly use thermometers to determine the temperature of household refrigerators, freezers, ovens, and microwaves.

Other Information

UC Food Safety in the Kitchen Publications (UC Food Safety)