Hi, I'm Weis Dietitian Lyndi Mies with the Weis Healthy Bites tip of the week.
When preparing for your Thanksgiving gathering, remember one essential ingredient to make it a success – food safety! Keep these tips in mind:
- THAW frozen food safely in the refrigerator, under cold running water, or in the microwave if cooking immediately – never at room temperature.
- WASH your hands before, during and after food prep and when switching tasks between raw and ready-to-eat foods.
- SEPARATE raw meat, seafood and eggs from ready-to-eat foods and use different utensils, cutting boards and platters for raw and cooked foods.
- COOK meats to the proper internal temperature; use a food thermometer to be sure.
- Store leftovers safely by refrigerating any perishable foods within two hours of preparation.
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