Food Safety

...Food safety and sanitation are important aspects of providing healthy food for children. Improper... food preparation, handling, or storage can quickly result in food being contaminated with germs... that may lead to illnesses such as hepatitis A or diarrheal diseases if the contaminated food is eaten...

Are you really protecting your family from food poisoning? Take our 15-question quiz, and find out if your food is as safe as you think!

Infants and young children have trouble chewing completely, so certain foods pose a choking hazard until they reach age 4. Check out our list of foods to avoid giving babies and toddlers -- plus tips for worry-free, healthy eating.

Protect your family from the dangers of food poisoning.

Toss out the junk food and start making snack time fun again! Check out these 20 kid-friendly ingredients that make great snacks, plus an easy recipe for each one.

... of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service: Thaw meat thoroughly before you grill it, so it cooks evenly...With the warmer temperatures of summer, it's important to be careful about food handling, cooking..., and storage because bacteria thrive in warmer weather. How can you keep your family safe from food poisoning...

Can an ancient Chinese calendar really predict the gender of your baby? Take our simple quiz and find out. The results could spill the beans about whether you're having a boy or girl.

Build this friendly robot out of common kitchen materials.

Contaminated food can make kids -- and adults -- very sick within hours. Here's what to do if someone in your family gets food poisoning.