4 Holiday Food Safety Tips

["FDA Office of Women's Health" <fda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Title: 4 Holiday Food Safety Tips

December 2016

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4 Holiday Food Safety Tips

Food brings people together during the holidays and throughout the year. As you enjoy sharing festive meals with your friends and family, don�t forget to keep food safety in mind.�

Use these 4 food safety tips to keep you and your family safe during the holiday season.

1. Remember �Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill� when preparing food. Learn what each step means.
2. Prepare a bacteria-free buffet by using small serving portions and taking food temperatures.
3. Be aware of food allergies. Watch the Food Allergies � Reducing the Risks video for specific food allergy tips.
4. Read the recommended list of some foods to avoid for high-risk groups: pregnant women, young children, older adults and people with immune systems weakened by disease or medical treatments. These groups are more susceptible to foodborne illnesses.�

Please share this update with your network, members, constituents, and community.
FDA Office of Women's Health,�owh@xxxxxxx, 301�796�9440
10903 New Hampshire Avenue, WO32�Room 2333, Silver Spring, MD 20993

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