To protect the health of the public, it is essential to prevent foodborne illnesses. Therefore, this page provides food safety advisories, guidance, and resources for food businesses and the public. Compliance with safety guidelines allows businesses to meet regulations to safeguard public health. In addition, to make informed choices it is necessary that the public understands food safety.

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California Food Handler Card

May 2025 Download

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Certificate of Excellence

May 2025 Download

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Food Handler Card Frequently Asked Questions

October 21, 2020
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Food Safety Tools for Success

January 20, 2016 Download

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Proper Hand Washing

May 2025 Download

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Temperature Control

May 2025 Download

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Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) Guidelines

March 2025 Download

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Cooking Temperatures and Required Disclosures

March 2025 Download

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Illness Reporting for Person-in-Charge of a Food Facility

September 2024 Download

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Cook Chicken Liver like it's Chicken

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Does Your Kitchen Need an Oil Change?

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Certificate of Excellence

May 2025 Download

Food Safety

Our Commitment to Service Excellence

May 2025 Download

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Important Notice to Retail Businesses regarding Kratom, 7-OH, and Tianeptine

November 2025 Download

Guidance

Warning: Health Inspector Imposters

May 2025 Download

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Food Official Inspection Report (FOIR) Point Deduction Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

May 2025 Download

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Consumer Advisory Requirements

October 2024 Download

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Industrial Hemp in Food Guidance

March 2025 Download

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Seafood Mislabeling

May 2025 Download

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Vietnamese Rice Cake: Senate Bill 969

May 2025 Download

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Pet Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas

May 2025 Download

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Service Animals in Food Facilities

May 2025 Download

Guidance

Post Fire Re-entry Guidance

January 2025 Download

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Fire Recovery for Food Operators

January 2025 Download

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Boil Water Notice

January 2025 Download

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New Construction, Remodel, or Tenant Improvement of a Food Facility - Plan Check, Frequently Asked Questions

May 2025 Download

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How to Submit a Foodborne Illness Report

August 2025 Download

Food Advisory

Home Remedies May Contain Lead

November 2007
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Food Safety

Major Food Allergens

May 2025 Download

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Artificial Trans Fat

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Partially Hydrogenated Oils

June 18, 2018 Download

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Guidelines for Individuals: Safe Food Donation

January 2025 Download

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A Guide to Food Safety in Your Home Kitchen

November 2024 Download

Food Safety

A Guide to Food Safety: Thanksgiving Edition

November 2023 Download

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Eat Safe Cheese

July 2024 Download

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Don't Let Food Poisoning Ruin Your Celebration: Learn why it is important to make sure the catering company you hire is permitted

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Warning Against Unapproved Dairy Products

March 2013
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Food Advisory

Vibrio Vulnificus Requirements

April 15, 2003
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Notice of Sale to Seafood Dealers on the Sales of Raw Oysters

April 14, 2003 Download

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Raw Gulf Oysters: Labeling Written Warnings and Additional Requirements

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Restrictions on Raw Gulf Oysters

April 2003 Download