DON'T FEEL GRINCHY

Then the Who's, young and old, would sit down to a feast.  And they'd feast! And they'd feast! And they'd FEAST! 

FEAST! 

FEAST!

 FEAST!

 The Holiday season is a special time of the year.  As families, friends, and neighbors gather to celebrate special events and express best wishes for the coming year, food will likely play a major role.  A bout of food-borne illness could easily ruin festivities and travel plans.  The following suggestions will help keep the up-coming holidays memorable for all the right reasons.

Safe food temps...

Poultry-->165 degrees

Fish, Pork, Red Meat-->155 degrees

Hot Food Storage-->135 degrees

Cold Food Storage--<40 degrees

Always make sure you disinfect contaminated areas where you prepare the food.  Wash cutting board and counters using soap and hot water immediately after spills or cutting meats or poultry!!  Wash fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly before preparation.  Always wash your hands before preparing food and after handling raw meats, fish or poultry!!

Bacteria can reproduce rapidly when foods are left at room temperature.  Foods should be kept either hot or cold.  Hot foods should stay hot on the stove and cold food should be refrigerated.  

Break up items that are in big bulk.  Smaller containers insure better safety!!

Leaving food out to graze all day is really not safe!!!

BE SAFE THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS AND ALL YEAR LONG!!!