Do you have emergency supplies ready for a storm? It’s Atlantic hurricane season in the United States until November 30. Hurricanes can disrupt our normal life and cause floods and power outages that may contaminate food. The following tips can help you protect yourself, your family, and your pets from foodborne illness during and after a storm.

Salmonella causes more foodborne illnesses than any other bacteria, according to the CDC. To celebrate National Food Safety Education Month in September, the Partnership, in collaboration with Drexel University and New Mexico State University, has launched “Don’t Wash Your Chicken,” an educational program aimed at households preparing and cooking raw chicken at home.

July is National Hot Dog Month and National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 20! This summer, people in the United States will consume millions of hot dogs at family BBQs, restaurants and amusement parks. What better way to celebrate than by safely preparing and cooking delicious hot dogs!