Don’t Invite Food Poisoning to your Thanksgiving Dinner

Cases of foodborne illnesses are on the rise in the U.S. Since most food contamination happens at home and Thanksgiving festivities are just around the corner, here are a few tips from the CDC to help reduce the chance for personal injury.

• Clean before and after handling food, including hands and surfaces.
• Minimize the chances of cross-contaminating by using separate cutting boards for meat and produce.
• Use a meat thermometer to ensure a safe minimum internal temperature.
• The longer food sits out, the greater the chance of contamination. Refrigerate promptly in airtight containers.

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