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# CDC Hosts Third-Annual Food Safety Twitter Chat
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/12/cdc-hosts-third-annual-food-safety-twitter-chat/
- Published: 2015-12-10T06:03:38.000Z
- Updated: 2015-12-10T06:03:38.000Z
- Author: Lydia Zuraw
- Tags: Consumer Education, Food Safety Guides, Government Agencies, CDC, FDA, holiday food safety, Storify, Twitter, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, USDA, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-25 10:59

On Wednesday, Dec. 9, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hosted its third-annual Twitter chat using the tag #CDCfoodchat to give consumers tips on keeping holiday meals safe and healthy.

It’s important to remember food safety year-round because about one in six Americans is sickened with foodborne illness every year, and about half of those 48 million cases are children.

Here are some of the chat highlights:

> When hosting your next [#HolidayParty](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HolidayParty?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com), remember to keep hot food hot and keep cold food cold! [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/1TUJdoN3SA](https://t.co/1TUJdoN3SA?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (@USDAFoodSafety) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/USDAFoodSafety/status/674672148162605056?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> 4 steps to holiday [#FoodSafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FoodSafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com): Clean, Separate, Cook, & Chill [https://t.co/9iut6ORUOo](https://t.co/9iut6ORUOo?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/slmxkwFNet](https://t.co/slmxkwFNet?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodSafety.gov (@foodsafetygov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/foodsafetygov/status/674668384190115841?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Grocery shopping? Tips for choosing & storing fruits & veggies. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/a0WHEkyV8m](https://t.co/a0WHEkyV8m?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674668309749620736?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Prevent food poisoning by getting tips specific for types of food. [https://t.co/Vc2tr4hWG7](https://t.co/Vc2tr4hWG7?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodSafety.gov (@foodsafetygov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/foodsafetygov/status/674675243617755137?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> .@FroBunni No need to avoid. Pay attention to how food is handled and stay away from risky foods. [https://t.co/xcNEgx6HOV](https://t.co/xcNEgx6HOV?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674674810027397120?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> If one of your guests are at risk for foodborne illness, select safer holiday foods. [https://t.co/Z30Su7wZVx](https://t.co/Z30Su7wZVx?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodSafety.gov (@foodsafetygov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/foodsafetygov/status/674674832051716096?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

**Prep: Thawing**

> When thawing frozen leftovers or any other frozen food, NEVER thaw on the counter top. [https://t.co/B23HftlFjN](https://t.co/B23HftlFjN?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) (@FDAfood) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FDAfood/status/674678938506043392?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Defrost frozen foods in 1 of 3 ways-under cold running water, in the fridge, or in the microwave. Don't leave it on the counter [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodSafetyCoE (@FoodSafetyCoE) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FoodSafetyCoE/status/674674920689938432?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> If you thaw it in the microwave, cook it right away—it’s not safe to go back in the fridge. [#FoodSafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FoodSafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Kroger (@kroger) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/kroger/status/674670599000727553?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> If thawing meat in fridge – put in a glass baking dish! That ziplock bag is not enough to prevent leaking! [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Melissa Joy Dobbins MS, RDN, CDCES (@MelissaJoyRD) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/MelissaJoyRD/status/674669983796998144?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Don't use stagnant water to thaw either. My mom used to do that. [#foodsafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/foodsafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/Jf4nH9EemP](https://t.co/Jf4nH9EemP?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Hamilton County Public Health (@HamCoHealth) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/HamCoHealth/status/674669993083170816?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> The bigger the bird, the earlier it needs to go in the fridge! Learn more at [https://t.co/0TadmyZOW6](https://t.co/0TadmyZOW6?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Kroger (@kroger) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/kroger/status/674670719930925056?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

**Prep: Wash Hands, Produce & Utensils, Not Meat**

> Wash hands & surfaces often. Bacteria can get onto cutting boards, utensils, counter tops, & food. [https://t.co/0rXndNW9BU](https://t.co/0rXndNW9BU?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) (@FDAfood) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FDAfood/status/674669828205117441?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Handwashing is 1 of the best ways to prevent spreading infection & illness [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/NfQN6VPvDu](https://t.co/NfQN6VPvDu?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/fkihNBcKxy](https://t.co/fkihNBcKxy?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674669909671063556?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Frequently wash your hands while preparing meals [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/R48S0KC47R](https://t.co/R48S0KC47R?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodSafetyCoE (@FoodSafetyCoE) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FoodSafetyCoE/status/674670213070249984?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Why wash your hands when prepping food? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/jxGBXsmkG4](https://t.co/jxGBXsmkG4?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674670062473781248?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> [#Washyourhands](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Washyourhands?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) often to prevent the spread of germs. Nobody likes being sick during the holidays [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/QBu3gJJcr2](https://t.co/QBu3gJJcr2?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — APIC (@APIC) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/APIC/status/674669041047441412?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Food safety is in YOUR HANDS – 80% don't wash thoroughly before food prep: [https://t.co/oqAGp3btmb](https://t.co/oqAGp3btmb?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#cdcfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdcfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Melissa Joy Dobbins MS, RDN, CDCES (@MelissaJoyRD) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/MelissaJoyRD/status/674668455791063040?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Tip for a [#kidsafeholiday](https://twitter.com/hashtag/kidsafeholiday?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com): Wash your hands frequently & make sure your children do the same [https://t.co/AoSeycs4M4](https://t.co/AoSeycs4M4?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — American Academy of Pediatrics (@AmerAcadPeds) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/AmerAcadPeds/status/674668862424653825?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Fun maze to help teach kids the importance of [#handwashing](https://twitter.com/hashtag/handwashing?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)! Download: [https://t.co/UCW8PNw0Sa](https://t.co/UCW8PNw0Sa?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#kidseatright](https://twitter.com/hashtag/kidseatright?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Kids Eat Right (@kidseatright) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/kidseatright/status/674669624949145600?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Prompt kids to sing the ABC's during hand washing to ensure they're washing them for long enough. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/6Aj86W3Wcq](https://t.co/6Aj86W3Wcq?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Center for Science in the Public Interest (@CSPI) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CSPI/status/674671706905190403?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Wash produce (fruits & vegetables), & rub firm-skin fruits and vegetables under running tap water. [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/39WfInwAkk](https://t.co/39WfInwAkk?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) (@FDAfood) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FDAfood/status/674668714315407362?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> .[@JoannaGalli](https://twitter.com/JoannaGalli?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) it's not necessary to wash pre-washed produce. If you choose to do so, be careful about cross contamination. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) (@FDAfood) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FDAfood/status/674670412467408896?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Make sure to clean all your food prep surfaces to avoid cross-contamination [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodSafetyCoE (@FoodSafetyCoE) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FoodSafetyCoE/status/674668273494040577?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> @FroBunni Cleaning and Sanitizing are two separate and important steps. [https://t.co/RpK6JDKITY](https://t.co/RpK6JDKITY?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#cdcfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdcfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Content💗Clarity (@ShelleyRFeist) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/ShelleyRFeist/status/674670836666757121?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> .@Tlibarian Washing poultry is a no-no! It's unsafe and unnecessary. Here's more on that: [https://t.co/MWEUDiGd0W](https://t.co/MWEUDiGd0W?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#cdcfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdcfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — APHL (@APHL) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/APHL/status/674668297384783872?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

**Prep: Keep Raw Meat Separate From Produce**

> [#FoodSafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FoodSafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) begins at the grocery store. Separate meats from produce to prevent cross contamination. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodInsight.org (@FoodInsight) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FoodInsight/status/674667611737731073?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Keep raw foods (like salad) away from potential contaminates like raw meat when preparing your meal [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/8yJDZgawEk](https://t.co/8yJDZgawEk?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — California LGMA (@LGMAnews) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/LGMAnews/status/674669201286541313?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Store raw meats below ready-to-eat foods in the fridge to avoid cross-contamination [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodSafetyCoE (@FoodSafetyCoE) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FoodSafetyCoE/status/674668767130091520?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Keep separate cutting boards for produce and meats – [https://t.co/3I35GyNLPf](https://t.co/3I35GyNLPf?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#foodsafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/foodsafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/IagTUz66Hl](https://t.co/IagTUz66Hl?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodInsight.org (@FoodInsight) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FoodInsight/status/674670011437285376?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> I use different colors to remind me [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/UBC0aMh3gj](https://t.co/UBC0aMh3gj?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Melissa Joy Dobbins MS, RDN, CDCES (@MelissaJoyRD) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/MelissaJoyRD/status/674670437314469894?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Raw meat & cooked meat don’t mix! [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/7mfYG8zclI](https://t.co/7mfYG8zclI?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/g2J3bS1Vzs](https://t.co/g2J3bS1Vzs?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674670382239076352?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

**Cooking**

> Cook food to proper temperature. [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
> 165º F chicken/leftovers   
> 155º F hamburger  
> 145º F pork, steaks, fish, eggs   
> 135º F vegetables  
>  
> — Hamilton County Public Health (@HamCoHealth) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/HamCoHealth/status/674676280000909314?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Different traditions call for different dishes. Cook your [#holiday](https://twitter.com/hashtag/holiday?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) meats to the right temp! [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#FoodSafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FoodSafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/gt7vKX4xBr](https://t.co/gt7vKX4xBr?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (@USDAFoodSafety) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/USDAFoodSafety/status/674669450415607808?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Slow cookers are great to keep food hot! How long can food stay in these pots? [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/qIedvRavx7](https://t.co/qIedvRavx7?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674673102941528064?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Use a slow cooker on your buffet to keep hot foods above 140˚F [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/GljaSueWv4](https://t.co/GljaSueWv4?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674674587972562944?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Use a thermometer when microwaving to cook your holiday meal? Yes! [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/pYcUM92iXl](https://t.co/pYcUM92iXl?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674675221077614593?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Ready-to-cook isn’t the same thing as ready-to-eat. Learn how to handle ready-to-cook foods safely! [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/tDKywmNlqM](https://t.co/tDKywmNlqM?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674675309636149248?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> .[@Original\_JamieD](https://twitter.com/Original%5FJamieD?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) For optimal safety we say nix the stuffing. But if you do, use a food thermometer to be sure it reaches 165F. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (@USDAFoodSafety) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/USDAFoodSafety/status/674668588263837696?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> You can cook stuffing this way, but there are a few considerations. Use these tips: [https://t.co/f1tMlkoktv](https://t.co/f1tMlkoktv?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [@Original\_JamieD](https://twitter.com/Original%5FJamieD?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — eatright (@eatright) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/eatright/status/674668132624125952?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

**Tips For Travellers**

> Traveling w/ food makes it easier for bacteria to grow – keep it safe [https://t.co/zs5ZPiB9BO](https://t.co/zs5ZPiB9BO?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#foodsafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/foodsafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Office of Population Affairs (OPA) (@HHSPopAffairs) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/HHSPopAffairs/status/674671521760206848?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Wrap dishes in insulated bags or towels & newspaper to keep hot foods hot when traveling [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674672700946780160?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Attending a holiday party? Use a cooler w/ ice or gel packs to keep food below 40˚F when transporting [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/rPJ6JzoOse](https://t.co/rPJ6JzoOse?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674672253984985088?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> [#Foodsafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Foodsafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) tips may be different when traveling abroad. Eat & drink safe w/ this infographic. [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/wazs73Jlz7](https://t.co/wazs73Jlz7?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Travel Health (@CDCtravel) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCtravel/status/674669925252931584?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Bring our international food & water tips w/ u for [#healthyholiday](https://twitter.com/hashtag/healthyholiday?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) travel; get the Can I Eat This? app! [https://t.co/E0v9ldyPnB](https://t.co/E0v9ldyPnB?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Travel Health (@CDCtravel) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCtravel/status/674672352530202624?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

**Tips For Gifting Foods**

> Alert your friends & family if you’re sending perishable food, so it gets refrigerated/frozen promptly [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674675603770056705?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> .[@FaithPepp](https://twitter.com/FaithPepp?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) Sending holiday treats? Make sure perishable items stay cold throughout shipping [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/UVUnpN1z3b](https://t.co/UVUnpN1z3b?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674667529919463424?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> This is a great guide about food safety for canning from [@FoodSafetygov](https://twitter.com/foodsafetygov?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com): [https://t.co/QKZbR09D91](https://t.co/QKZbR09D91?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/2E8PC5I6Ev](https://t.co/2E8PC5I6Ev?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Hamilton County Public Health (@HamCoHealth) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/HamCoHealth/status/674672906249572352?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> nobody wants botulism for Christmas RT [@NchfpUGA](https://twitter.com/NchfpUGA?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com): Beware of gifts of home canned “secret” recipes without tested recipes [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — UGA Extension (@UGAExtension) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/UGAExtension/status/674677480754683904?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Home canned food gift questions: where did the recipe and process come from, when and how it was made. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/1CqabxcJst](https://t.co/1CqabxcJst?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — HomeFoodPreservation (@NchfpUGA) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/NchfpUGA/status/674677436974555136?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Practice safe home-canning to prevent [#botulism](https://twitter.com/hashtag/botulism?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/SiL8cnmpTr](https://t.co/SiL8cnmpTr?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674677540972294144?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

**Remind Me About Eggnog**

> Eggnog & raw cookie dough: Get info on raw eggs & when to use pasteurized eggs [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/1kdbkaZnNr](https://t.co/1kdbkaZnNr?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/ecHzl6QMRk](https://t.co/ecHzl6QMRk?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674675918481309696?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Eating uncooked cookie dough with raw eggs in it can make you sick. Remember to cook the dough according to the directions. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) (@FDAfood) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FDAfood/status/674676356878376961?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> .[@Original\_JamieD](https://twitter.com/Original%5FJamieD?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) If contaminated unpasteurized eggs are used in eggnog you can't count on alcohol to kill all the bacteria. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) (@FDAfood) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FDAfood/status/674678178011619328?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Serving eggnog this year? Get tips for making it safe. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/ulywbZlqhf](https://t.co/ulywbZlqhf?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674677061320097794?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

  
https://twitter.com/SafeBeeTweets/status/674678186525900800

**After You Eat: Leftovers**

> Chill out! Go40orBelow from Fight BAC! [https://t.co/b6BFMkDoz6](https://t.co/b6BFMkDoz6?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/b6bBqyZVtQ](https://t.co/b6bBqyZVtQ?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Fight BAC! (@FightBAC) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FightBAC/status/674672339116810241?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Refrigerator temps should be between 40°F & 32°F. Give a fridge thermometer as a gift! [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/yy55FnJahk](https://t.co/yy55FnJahk?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674669102703755264?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Remember the 2-2-4 rule for leftovers! Refrigerate leftovers in under 2 hours, store 2 inches deep max, and eat within 4 days. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Center for Science in the Public Interest (@CSPI) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CSPI/status/674674869964046338?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Rule of thumb: If food is left out at room temp for more than 2 hours, throw it out. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FoodSafety.gov (@foodsafetygov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/foodsafetygov/status/674672690448490497?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> [@CDCgov](https://twitter.com/CDCgov?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) When it comes to saladsone of the easiest things you can do is to make sure to keep them cold [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/yswlBXoTF8](https://t.co/yswlBXoTF8?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — California LGMA (@LGMAnews) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/LGMAnews/status/674668157265547264?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Place large leftovers into shallow containers for fast cooling in the fridge.[https://t.co/a8BktaLm5Z](https://t.co/a8BktaLm5Z?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) (@FDAfood) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FDAfood/status/674678741696684032?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> The men in my life always try to let the food "cool" on the counter before fridge…DON'T do that! [https://t.co/xZYi83Hqxm](https://t.co/xZYi83Hqxm?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Melissa Joy Dobbins MS, RDN, CDCES (@MelissaJoyRD) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/MelissaJoyRD/status/674674833175781376?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Tossing bones in the trash may not keep Barney out. No bones are safe for pets.[https://t.co/oofLXJtfe3](https://t.co/oofLXJtfe3?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/bHBR5xuHFK](https://t.co/bHBR5xuHFK?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — U.S. FDA (@US\_FDA) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/US%5FFDA/status/674678948366819329?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Microwave leftovers carefully. Bacteria can survive in cold spots. [#FoodSafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FoodSafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/6ZMx6yzzjs](https://t.co/6ZMx6yzzjs?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Hamilton County Public Health (@HamCoHealth) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/HamCoHealth/status/674676796588208132?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> .[@Original\_JamieD](https://twitter.com/Original%5FJamieD?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) Don't use a crockpot to reheat food bc it takes too long. Heat food in oven first! [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/9WVHfiHeXr](https://t.co/9WVHfiHeXr?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service (@USDAFoodSafety) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/USDAFoodSafety/status/674674950066733057?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Harmful bacteria may be growing in your leftovers before they look or smell bad [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/RuCYMQyHwQ](https://t.co/RuCYMQyHwQ?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674677942035881985?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> How long is too long to keep leftovers? Use this chart to find out: [https://t.co/RKkXwuUNuN](https://t.co/RKkXwuUNuN?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674677915272028161?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Have a plan for holiday leftovers! Tips and downloadable checklist: [https://t.co/cu2cE8lnBT](https://t.co/cu2cE8lnBT?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#eatright](https://twitter.com/hashtag/eatright?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#foodsafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/foodsafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — eatright (@eatright) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/eatright/status/674671507369558017?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

**After You Eat: Cleaning Up**

> .[@Original\_JamieD](https://twitter.com/Original%5FJamieD?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) & @FroBunni you can sanitize kitchen surfaces w/ a tsp. of unscented bleach to one gallon of water. [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) (@FDAfood) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FDAfood/status/674671149603815424?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Use paper towels to clean kitchen surfaces. If using cloth towels, wash them often on the hot cycle of the washing machine. [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) (@FDAfood) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/FDAfood/status/674677681867366400?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> A contaminated dishcloth can produce millions of bacteria in just a few hours. Use a clean dishcloth or paper towel to clean up [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — ASTHO (@ASTHO) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/ASTHO/status/674677652519800832?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> DYK the top spot for kitchen cross-contamination is…dish towels?! [https://t.co/FFCl4Zhvts](https://t.co/FFCl4Zhvts?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Melissa Joy Dobbins MS, RDN, CDCES (@MelissaJoyRD) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/MelissaJoyRD/status/674671352369033216?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Be sure to clean stove, sinks, strainers, cutting boards, scrub brushes and utensils. [#CDCfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#FoodSafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FoodSafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [https://t.co/ctNXhfKZ70](https://t.co/ctNXhfKZ70?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — Hamilton County Public Health (@HamCoHealth) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/HamCoHealth/status/674677893671354368?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Follow manufacturer’s directions when it comes to cleaning and sanitizing kitchen appliances.[#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#livesafer](https://twitter.com/hashtag/livesafer?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/swH7c003f4](https://t.co/swH7c003f4?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — NSF.Int'l Consumer (@LiveSafer\_NSF) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/LiveSafer%5FNSF/status/674680154858262528?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

**If You Get Sick**

> .@FroBunni Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea are common symptoms for many. [https://t.co/QMT3wo3hIz](https://t.co/QMT3wo3hIz?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674680220318846980?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Remember: If you get sick, it isn't necessarily from the last thing you ate. Incubation periods could be weeks or months long. [#cdcfoodchat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cdcfoodchat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — APHL (@APHL) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/APHL/status/674678855710457856?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Public health officials need to know about illnesses to stop outbreaks quickly. [https://t.co/glhHdE8So7](https://t.co/glhHdE8So7?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Environment (@CDCEnvironment) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCEnvironment/status/674675682224525312?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

  
https://twitter.com/hillouria/status/674678321741869056

> Learn how CDC investigates foodborne outbreaks: [https://t.co/ATdyfQlaMi](https://t.co/ATdyfQlaMi?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC (@CDCgov) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCgov/status/674678875964747776?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Check out CDC’s new infographic on preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. [https://t.co/iy3gzdf2Hd](https://t.co/iy3gzdf2Hd?ref=foodsafetynews.com) [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) [pic.twitter.com/uAjB0ZTkjH](https://t.co/uAjB0ZTkjH?ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Environment (@CDCEnvironment) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDCEnvironment/status/674681586235908097?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

> Follow [@CDCgov](https://twitter.com/CDCgov?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) & [@CDC\_NCEZID](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) for the latest updates & [#FoodSafety](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FoodSafety?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com) tips for this holiday season & year round [#CDCFoodChat](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CDCFoodChat?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)  
>  
> — CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC\_NCEZID) [December 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/CDC%5FNCEZID/status/674679875689672704?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=foodsafetynews.com)

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