Last year, for Men's Health Month, we learned women outperform men in food safety knowledge and display greater confidence in their ability to handle food safely.

But that's because females are the main food preparers and shoppers in the family, right?

Not anymore! The numbers of men who report shopping and cooking are on the rise. Here are some key points from recent surveys about who's getting the groceries:

• 54% of men say they shop for groceries and household supplies more often than their spouses*

• 65% of men say they now hold primary shopping responsibility for several household product categories*

• 67% of men say they enjoy shopping for the household* 

To support all food shoppers, pass along these simple practices for safe food shopping:

• Remember the 2 hour rule - refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours.

• Don't let perishable food sit in the car!

• Separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in your grocery shopping cart, grocery bags, and in your refrigerator when you put it away.

• Check that fresh cut fruits and vegetables like packaged salads and pre-cut melons are refrigerated at the store before buying.

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter this week to learn even more. Next week, we'll be sharing more on how men prepare and handle food.