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Busting eggnog myths for New Year’s Eve safety

By News Desk on December 30, 2021

Whether or not you’re a fan of eggnog, odds are someone in your family is bringing it to your New Year’s gathering. If not made properly, the recipe could include Salmonella. 

This is especially dangerous …
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How to keep holiday leftovers safe to eat

By News Desk on December 25, 2021

Too much food seems like a holiday tradition, making for lots of leftovers. This means food needs to be stored properly so it can be enjoyed for a couple more days. 

To ensure that your …
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Avoiding a food poisoning nightmare before, and on, Christmas Day

By News Desk on December 23, 2021

Multiple cooks, including children and the elderly, and multiple meals and dishes being prepared at the same time during the holidays, all make for a potential food poisoning nightmare.

The best way to keep your …
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Holiday leftovers — making it last

By News Desk on May 31, 2021

The extended holiday weekend means family, friends and food. And possibly more food than can be consumed. This means leftovers need to be stored so they can be enjoyed for a couple of days. 

To …
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Food safety tips for Cinco de Mayo celebrations

By News Desk on May 4, 2021

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in commemoration of the Mexican Army’s victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. The holiday is also…
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Food safety tips for pet owners to follow during holiday celebrations

By Guest Contributor on November 26, 2020
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Thanksgiving is a time for friends, family and holiday feasts—but also a time for possible distress for our animal companions. Pets won’t be…
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Food safety goes hand-in-hand with COVID-19 safety this year

By U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention & U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 3, 2020

Planning to enjoy a picnic, barbecue, or meal under the summer sun on this holiday weekend? In addition to food safety, remember to practice social distancing — stay 6 feet apart from others you don’t…
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New Year’s Eve party and buffet safety tips from the USDA, FDA

By News Desk on December 30, 2019

A popular way to celebrate New Year’s Eve is to invite friends and family to a buffet. However, this type of menu, where foods are left out for long periods, leaves the door open for …
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How to avoid gift wrapping foodborne pathogens during the festive season

By News Desk on December 25, 2019

Many foodborne illnesses can be prevented by changing behaviors in the kitchen, especially during holidays when gatherings involve multiple cooks and a more vulnerable population that includes children and the elderly.

The USDA’s Food Safety …
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Pack food safety in your picnic basket

By U.S. Department of Agriculture on May 27, 2019

Memorial Day kicks off the official start of summer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to remind you to prevent foodborne illness before you light up that grill and pack up the cooler. Hot and…
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