Food Safety Wheel: 6 Essential Steps to Prevent Foodborne Illness #3045315 (License: Personal Use)

This educational infographic presents the USDA’s six core food safety practices in a circular format: Clean (wash hands and surfaces), Separate (avoid cross-contamination), Cook (reach safe internal temperatures), Chill (refrigerate promptly), Check (inspect for spoilage), and Throw Away (discard unsafe food). A mischievous green germ character emphasizes the consequences of skipping these steps. Each segment includes clear visual cues like a faucet, raw meat and veggies, a pot on stove, fridge, fresh fruit with checkmark, and trash can.

Used on public health websites, school nutrition programs, and foodservice training materials to teach safe food handling; matches user intent for learning prevention of food poisoning or preparing for food handler certification.