Food Safety Tips for the Festive Season

Celebrations involve food. Keep these food safety tips in mind when you enjoy the festivities.

• Store meat in the fridge until cooking time.
• Wash fruits and vegetables with clean water.
• Do not wash raw meat, as this can spread harmful microorganisms to hands, surfaces, utensils, or other food.
• Separate raw and cooked food and use separate utensils and cutting boards for raw meat.
• Cook food, especially meat, thoroughly.
• Wash hands frequently during food preparation.
• Eat at restaurants with good hygiene and avoid raw or undercooked food.

Source: World Health Organization