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Here's how to keep food safe in the home and avoid food poisoning.

It's estimated that about 40 percent of foodborne illness occurs in the home. Avoid the risks by following our safe food advice – and learn what symptoms to look out for with the worst bugs.

Highlights of this report


Keeping food safe


School lunches, barbecues, picnics and more. Read more

Know your bugs


Symptoms of food poisoning, and risky foods. Read more

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