Preparing, sharing, and eating festive food is one way we connect with family and friends during the holidays. However, many hands in the kitchen also mean more germs in the mix. Good hand hygiene and food safety practices are important all year round, but there are additional things to remember when serving holiday meals and buffets. Enjoyment is worth sharing, but foodborne illness is not!
To help reduce the risk of foodborne illness this season, keep these tips in mind:
- Foodborne illness is preventable - Northern Health
- Clean, separate, cook, and chill - Government of Canada
- Turkeys need extra attention to detail - Government of Canada
- Enjoy leftovers safely - Government of Canada
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