Oxygen, light, and water can break down your medications. Take care of your medications and take care of yourself by storing your medications in a cool, dry, and dark location. Read More Child Health Activity Downloads

We all know about the harm drinks other than water can cause us, but what if we replace them with it completely? How much water should you drink? All humans need water to survive. In fact, two-thirds of your body is comprised of the stuff. Child Health Activity Downloads

This handwashing demonstration will show you how handwashing can get rid of germs and chemicals that get on our hands every day. Read More Family Safety Activity Downloads

Unpasteurized milk can harbor dangerous microorganisms that can pose serious health risks to you and your family. Pasteurized milk that is correctly handled in the dairy, bottled, sealed, and refrigerated after pasteurization, and that is properly handled by the consumer, is very unlikely to contain illness-causing germs. Considering the large...

A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and aid in children's proper growth and development. As you enjoy fresh and frozen seafood, it is important to handle these products safely in order to reduce the risks of foodborne illness. Read More Family Safety Activity Downloads

As you enjoy fresh produce and fresh-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, it is important to handle these products safely in order to reduce the risks of foodborne illness. Read More Family Safety Activity Downloads

Barbecuing with friends and family is a warm-weather treat. Watch this video for some simple food safety tips on keeping bacteria at bay when eating outdoors. Read More Family Safety Activity Downloads

Spoof of a Sunday Afternoon Sports show highlighting the importance of using the nutrition facts label to control portions, fat, calories and percent daily value. Two studio "sports announcers" describe the "game day" food action of two parties: the first, a TV football game gathering and the second, a traditional sit-down dinner. Using the...

Our single-use items aren't helping the fight against climate change but there are easy hacks to reduce and reuse. Wasted food often gets overlooked, but according to an assessment by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 6.7 percent of all global greenhouse gases come from food waste. The concept of zero waste means producing less...