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Foodborne illnesses can occur when food isn’t handled properly. Those at increased risk include young children, adults 65 years and older, people with weakened immune systems, and those who are pregnant.  \n\n| General Delivery Guidelines | Grocery Deliveries | Restaurant Deliveries |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Identify a safe place for food to be delivered: Ideally a place that is shaded, cool, and away from pests and animals. | When food arrives at your home, if it’s a hot food, it should be hot and if it is a cold food, then it should arrive cold. Hot and cold foods should also be separated from each other. | Meals that are cooked can make you sick if they sit out (not in the refrigerator or warming unit) for more than 2 hours.\u003Cbr>Refrigerate leftover perishable foods as soon as possible. Do not let foods sit at temperatures between 40º and 140ºF for more than 2 hours. |\n| Check perishable foods that are shipped with a food thermometer to ensure that it is 40ºF or below. | Do not leave perishable foods at room temperature for more than 2 hours.\u003Cbr>If the temperature outside is 90ºF or warmer, do not leave it out for more than 1 hour. | Do not leave perishable foods at room temperature for more than 2 hours.\u003Cbr>If the temperature is 90ºF or warmer, do not leave it out for more than 1 hour. |\n| Ifa perishable food is above 40ºF when you receive it, it can be unsafe and it is recommended to not consume it. | Have a plan to receive the food and store it properly quickly. | Check how many days properly handled leftovers should be safe using this publication: [https://bookstore.ksre.ksu](https://bookstore.ksre.ksu). edu/pubs/MF3130.pdf |\n\nWhen in doubt, throw it out!  \nKansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service  \nSources and More Information:  \nFood Delivery Safety, [www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/food](www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/food)safety-meal-kits.html  \nAt Home Safe Food Handling: It’s In Your Hands, [https://bookstore.ksre](https://bookstore.ksre).  \n[ksu.edu/pubs/MF2465.pdf](ksu.edu/pubs/MF2465.pdf)  \nOriginal Fact Sheet: KSRE Food Safety for Boomers and Beyond: Eating  \nOut and Take Out, [https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/doc/](https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/doc/)[ ](https://www.ksre.k-state.edu/foodsafety/topics/doc/)[FoodSafety_EatingOut5boomers.pdf](FoodSafety_EatingOut5boomers.pdf)  \n[Fact Sheet updated by:](Fact Sheet updated by:)  \nCheryl Barnes, MPH, Kansas State University  \nLonda Nwadike, Ph.D  \nKansas State University/University of Missouri Extension Consumer Food Safety Specialist  \n2201 W. Innovation Dr Olathe, KS 66061 913-307-7391 [lnwadike@ksu.edu](lnwadike@ksu.edu)[ ](lnwadike@ksu.edu)[ksre.ksu.edu/foodsafety](ksre.ksu.edu/foodsafety)  \n[Fact sheet reviewed by:](Fact sheet reviewed by:)  \nKaren Blakeslee, Kansas State University Extension Christina Holmes, Kansas State University Extension Jim Meyer, University of Missouri Extension  \n105 East 5th St, Suite 200 Kansas City, MO 64106 [nwadikel@missouri.edu](nwadikel@missouri.edu)[ ](nwadikel@missouri.edu)[http://muext.us/foodsafety](http://muext.us/foodsafety)  \nPublications from Kansas State University are available at:  \n[www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu](www.bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu)  \nDate shown is that of publication or last revision. Contents ofthis publication may be freely reproduced for educational purposes. All other rights reserved. In each case, credit Londa Nwadike, Food Safety Tips for Consumers: Meal Delivery Services, Kansas State University, July 2023.  \nUniversity of Missouri, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Local Extension Councils Cooperating. MU Extension is an equal opportunity/ADA institution.  \nKansas State University Agricultural Experiment Stat","cbCait6HxmmcHicu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCait6HxmmcHicu","pdf",197224,"English","# General Delivery Guidelines\n# Grocery Deliveries\n# Restaurant Deliveries\n# When in Doubt","[{\"question\":\"Who is at increased risk of foodborne illness from deliveries?\",\"answer\":\"Young children, adults 65 years and older, people with weakened immune systems, and those who are pregnant face higher risk.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you do when hot and cold foods arrive?\",\"answer\":\"Hot food should be hot and cold food should arrive cold. 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