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Preparing and storing food safely at home

Te whakataka me te pupuri haumaru i te kai i te kāinga

Foodborne illness, or food poisoning, strikes about 200,000 New Zealanders every year. Following handwashing rules and handling food safely can help you avoid getting sick from food at home.

In this section

I tēnei wāhanga

Safe food preparation, cooking, and storage at home

How to handle raw meat safely and avoid cross-contamination

Wash your hands before handling food

Summer food safety

Shopping with reusable bags and containers

Keeping school lunches safe