Don’t Give the Gift of Food Poisoning

Here are a few holiday food safety tips:

• Do not rinse raw meat and poultry before cooking Use a food thermometer to make sure meat is cooked to a safe temperature
• Refrigerate food within two hours
• Thanksgiving leftovers are safe for four days in the refrigerator
• Bring sauces, soups and gravies to a rolling boil when reheating
• When storing turkey, cut the leftovers in small pieces so they will chill quickly
• Wash your hands frequently when handling food

In this COVID pandemic, it is recommended to celebrate the holidays with household members only, to slow the spread of COVID. 

Number of days without injuries YKHC wide: 1 day (November 24, 2020)