According to a study in Norway, people staying in basic cabins were more likely to report illness than those who were at home or in a cabin of high standard.
Nofima scientists investigated how cabin life affected food safety compared to domestic practices.
339 cabin dwellers answered an online questionnaire
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As the holiday season unwraps and we all indulge in the joy of epic feasts, a question arises –- what to do with the leftovers? Whether you’ve got a heap of Christmas ham or piles of mouthwatering side dishes, it takes careful planning to keep the party alive without risking
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The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes food, food and more food. The hustle and bustle of multiple cooks, various meals and the constant flow of people in and out of the kitchen creates a chaotic environment and an increased risk of foodborne illnesses.
Here are some
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Whether putting together new toys, building snowmen or watching your favorite holiday movie, there are dozens of things that can distract from the kitchen after the big meal has been served. But if not dealt with carefully, all that extra food can go to waste, or worse, cause foodborne illnesses.
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Multiple cooks, meals, desserts and people running in and out of the kitchen can make the holidays chaotic. But nothing can add to all that chaos, like food poisoning. Luckily, there are a few rules to help avoid a food poisoning nightmare before Christmas.
Here are four simple rules to
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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 if you are serving people at high risk for foodborne infections: young children and pregnant
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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 holiday spread remains safe to eat, follow these guidelines:
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 family safe, is to follow the four basic food safety rules — clean, separate, cook
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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 ensure that your holiday spread remains safe to eat, follow these guidelines:
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 a way people celebrate their Mexican heritage and share it with other groups.
As with
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