Don't Give the Gift of Food Poisoning for the Holidays
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides some holiday food safety tips. Here are a few:
· Do not rinse raw meat and poultry before cooking
· Use a food thermometer to make sure meat is cooked to a safe temperature
· Refrigerate food within two hours
· leftovers are safe for four days in the refrigerator
· Bring sauces, soups and gravies to a rolling boil when reheating
· When storing turkey, cut the leftovers in small pieces so they will chill quickly
· Wash your hands frequently when handling food
