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Extinguishing the Risk of Foodborne Illness during Wildfires

September 07, 2021 Kenneth King, Public Affairs Specialist, Food Safety Education Staff

The United States was impacted by more than 52,000 wildfires in 2020. Not only are wildfires damaging to homes, wildlife and health, they also pose risks to food and cookware. Here are some tips to prevent foodborne illness before and after a wildfire. Please note, make sure you are at a safe...

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