Making Sure Thanksgiving Is Safe And Healthy

Tomorrow is the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s important that we look at food safety before it becomes an issue.

The following rules should be observed:

• Washing your hands often- Hand washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of food borne illness.
• Keep raw food separate from cooked food- Either keep it cold or keep it hot.
• Use a food thermometer – Salmonella dies at 165 degrees
• Store leftovers in small portions in the fridge- Keep the fridge at 40°F degrees or below to keep bacteria from growing.
• Wipe down counters, cutting boards and utensils that have had raw meat on them

The Injuryboard has focusing on food issue, a review of these topics can prevent and help with food problems all year long.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving