Safety

A Bite Away Food Safety Tips

A Bite Away is neighbors sharing food with neighbors. These are simple habits worth following any time you post or claim a bite.

  1. 1.Keep It Clean

    • Wash your hands before handling food.
    • Use clean utensils, containers, and surfaces.

  2. 2.Keep Foods Separate

    • Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs away from ready-to-eat foods.
    • Avoid cross-contamination.

  3. 3.Cook Food Safely

    • Cook foods to the appropriate safe internal temperature.
    • Use a food thermometer when appropriate.

  4. 4.Keep Food at a Safe Temperature

    • Refrigerate perishable foods promptly.
    • Do not leave perishable food at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour when temperatures are above 90°F).

  5. 5.Package and Transport Food Safely

    • Use clean, food-safe containers when sharing food.
    • Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold during transport when possible.
    • Refrigerate perishable foods promptly after preparation and pickup.

  6. 6.Be Honest About Ingredients and Allergens

    • Tell the recipient about ingredients and known allergens to the best of your knowledge.
    • Recipients with food allergies, sensitivities, or dietary restrictions should use their own judgment before consuming shared food.

Food safety information adapted from guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A Bite Away does not inspect, verify, or guarantee the safety of any food shared through the Platform.

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